Purpose of the Job
To support the local Finance Manager (FM) in delivering assurance to the Head of Office / Department on the financial position and current performance so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. In providing regular, robust financial information and detailed analysis to the office/department, FM and central finance, the role will be important in providing and embedding high quality financial management throughout the operational business.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for:
1. Support to programme managers and advisers on financial aspects of programme design and implementation and on-going monitoring and reporting, through engagement and effective challenge.
2. Preparation of regular and timely office level monitoring reports on local budgets and forecasting information to inform management of outturn, particularly around Official Development Assistance (ODA) and financial year targets.
3. Support to the FM with the preparation of other key standing reporting requirements, including for example, thematic pillar reporting, ODA and pipeline analysis.
4. Hosting of regular challenge meetings with local budget holders and spenders to further promote accountability and understanding.
5. Completion and submission to centre of corporate requests including for example, year end and interim accounting packs, local large cash payment forecasting, budget transfers and monthly variance analysis.
6. Assist in resource budget bids and adjustments, appreciating the link to results delivery.
7. Consolidation, testing and calculation of key accounting adjustments, including for example , accruals and prepayments and provisions.
8. Support to the FM in delivery of finance training on key theory and principles and also the dissemination of corporate messages, including new and current rules, policies and guidance.
9. Continual improvement of internal control environment to help ensure its robustness and the development and promotion of wider best practice with regards finance activities for non-finance staff.
10. Additional support to FM on information gathering and initial analysis of data, systems or processes.
11. Contribution to NAO and IAD visits and assist in delivery of associated recommendations.
12. Good understanding of local third parties, contractors, NGOs and UN Agencies and an awareness of counter fraud, corruption and leakage risks to support non-finance staff in project planning.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential:
This role is suitable for a candidate with an excellent numerical skillset / background who may be a qualified or part qualified accountant or at the beginning of an accountancy qualification. Experience in IT systems, data extrapolation and MI analysis to inform decision making would also be useful.
Candidates for finance roles in DFID are required to demonstrate a set of primary and specialist technical skills. All candidates must demonstrate proficiency, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
Important – HOW TO APPLY
Tagged as: DFID, Finance analyst, Rwanda
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