Finance And Accounting Officer

Job description / Role

Financial and budgeting planning

- Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and projections.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for decision-making.
- Prepare and monitor annual budgets.
- Ensure effective allocation and utilization of resources within budgetary constraints.
- Review and approve budget adjustments and expenditures.

Cash flow and accounting

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Perform general ledger account monitoring and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
- Develop strategies to optimize cash flow and financial stability.
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and collections.

Grants and donors' financial management

- Manage financial aspects of grants and funding agreements.
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of grant expenditures.
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Stay updated on accounting regulations and standards changes and ensure adherence to relevant guidelines.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and expectations.
- Act as a point of contact for inquiries related to reporting processes and data interpretation.
- Develop and implement reporting strategies and procedures to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Personal skills

- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and perform detailed accounting tasks.

Technical skills

Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI). Must have strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting for NGOs, including legal and financial budgeting related to different donors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.