Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for Thabat subrecipients and partners in line with CRS and donor standards.
• Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of financial data in the accounting software for all assigned Thabat accounts.
• Document financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, and preparing journal entries.
• Conduct monthly reviews of project expenditures to ensure proper cost allocation and coding.
• Assess, evaluate, and monitor subrecipient financial management systems to ensure compliance with World Bank and CRS requirements.
• Strengthening the financial capacity of subrecipients through targeted training, mentoring, and capacity-building activities.
• Monitor disbursement and liquidation schedules; communicate with partners and staff to ensure timely financial resource management.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely Interim Financial Reports IFRs and quarterly forecasts to the World Bank.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports, perform variance analysis, and share insights with program teams to support decision-making.
• Monitor budget utilization, expenditures, and commitments to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Support budget revisions, reforecasts, and financial planning processes in coordination with program staff.
• Support timely reconciliation of bank and cash accounts.
• Provide guidance to Thabat staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.
• Deliver training sessions and develop tools to strengthen compliance with World Bank financial rules and CRS standards.
• Support audit preparations, coordinate audit fieldwork, and ensure timely responses to audit queries and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations teams to ensure that all project expenditures are booked promptly and accurately.
• Ensure timely sharing and coordination with program and operations units to support efficient financial management.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of two-five years' experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting CPA/ACCA or equivalent.