Friday 26 March 2021

Finance Officer at International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPFAR)

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals. The purpose of this job is to contribute to IPPF’s global technical leadership in quality comprehensive service delivery (including HIV and abortion). By showcasing innovative and successful approaches from Member Associations within the Federation and to donors, taking lessons from other organisations and emerging best practice this post holder shall contribute to advancing the SRHR community. As a catalyst for technical centres, and hubs they will build upon our internal capital for the benefit of the Federation as a whole.

JOB PURPOSE

This postholder will be responsible for assisting and tracking finance related activities and processes including budgeting, financial management, close monitoring and financial reporting of an IPPF EC funded multi country project, Breaking Barriers: Act Now for women and girls in forgotten crisis (ACT NOW!). The project aims to empower women and girls, specifically refugees, internally displaced persons, and returnees living in forgotten crisis settings. The project works in Cameroon, Chad, Mali and Sudan to assert SRHR and influence decision-making processes in an environment that is conducive for gender equality and elimination of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

To assist in building stronger Accounting systems, ensuring high level of accountability and transparency both at the IPPF Africa Regional Office (SARO) and partnering associations in country. To ensure timely payments and maintenance of all accounting and other subsidiary books of accounts and records to ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance and reporting relating to operations of this project.

Education & Qualifications

  • Post graduate qualification (Commerce / Accountancy) or Intermediate Chartered Accountant. Any further qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in grants finance management, maintaining accounts, preferably in the voluntary / development sector in developing countries,
  • Experience of using global accounting software like NetSuite, SUN system• Thorough technical knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, costing and audit management and compliance requirements.
  • Thorough technical knowledge of applicable statutory regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing projects funded by the European Commission is desirable.

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