Finance Coordinator (Heading) Tempo Inteiro

Heading Moz is searching for a Finance Coordinator (M/F) to be part of a new project for World Vision financed by the US Government, to be based in Quelimane.

The appointed Coordinator will have to provide technical support in grant financial operations, ensuring that all donor’s and NGO financial regulations/ procedures are followed, support the Finance Manager in day to day operational activities, project’s capacity building and sub-grantee partner finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor actual grant expenditures against approved donor line items on a monthly basis; alert finance manager to any irregularities;
• Prepare all funding forecasts and requests on monthly basis to ensure smooth implementation of activities without budget overruns;
• Review sub-grantee financial monthly expenditures, request additional documentation and information as needed and provide support to sub-grantees as requested by the finance manager, Ensure that all Project staff is completing labour distribution reports (LDRs) and that LDRs are correctly reconciled to payrolls. Post LDRs prepared by staff who do not have access to LDR database for approval by supervisors;
• Support logistics and admin officer in managing project asset database as well as review all requisitions, purchase orders and per diem/travel requests to ensure correctness and completeness before approval of finance manager;
• Assist with providing complete documentation for both external and internal audit reviews on annual basis.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields;
• Requires at least 5 years grant accounting experience and budgetary preparation skills, preferably within a non-governmental organization. Knowledge and experience in USAID grant regulations and processes is strongly preferred;
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practical knowledge of financial systems and internal financial controls / procedures;
• Computer knowledge, good ability of spreadsheet, accounting systems such as Sun system and Vision excel;
• Requires good communication skills both oral and written.