Finance Officer Consultancy

Responsibilities Financial management & controls Manage day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and expense tracking. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is audit-ready at all times. Implement and monitor internal controls and compliance processes. Support procurement and contracting processes with the necessary financial checks. Budgeting & reporting Support development of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections. Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and cashflow tracking. Ensure timely and accurate donor financial reporting. Grants & donor compliance Track grant expenditure against approved budgets and flag variances early. Ensure compliance with donor rules, reporting timelines, and allowable costs. Support proposal budgeting and cost narrative development. Audit & risk management Support audit processes and ensure timely closure of audit findings. Maintain financial risk registers and support fraud prevention measures. Cross-functional collaboration Work closely with programme teams to align budgets with workplans. Support coordination between finance and programme delivery for compliance and reporting Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded environment. Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and donor compliance requirements. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems. Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA — partial or complete). Experience working in multi-country or network-based programs. Experience with grant management and audit processes. Exposure to youth, climate, agriculture, or international development programs.