Develops project budgets in coordination with program and project managers for presentation to donors. Makes sure that cost recovery is guaranteed and the correct Cordaid tools, data and forms are being used. Supports the cash planning process with the Country Manager.

Financial project data and reporting

Keeps the implementation of projects in focus and assesses the financial management reports and results. Shares this information with Program and Project Managers and Finance Manager in time and appropriately when financial management does not go according to plan. Provides timely updates to management to allow for proper communication with donors.

Financial quality of partners’ reports

Guides and advises partners in such a way that they effectively and efficiently run the project and meet the reporting requirements. Prepare VAT refund claim to RRA, Prepare monthly budget execution report

Compliance knowledge

Supports the Finance Manager to develop, maintain, and deliver training on compliance issues to realize sufficient compliance knowledge, has a positive attitude towards compliance and improved compliance behavior.

Information audits

Supports the organization in collecting all necessary information for audits in time. Prepares and coordinates the project audits and ensures a high quality for accountability material.

Audit related improvements

Ensures that recommendations from in- and external audits are implemented and disseminated throughout the organization.

Cost Recovery

Ensures that organizational support costs are being recovered, either in the by the Business used man-hour tariffs or by charging the activities to donor contracts directly.

Integrity

Adheres to the Code of Conduct and integrity policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity training, this is a medium risk position.

Other

Any other duties assigned by the manager

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Results Areas & Description

Project budgets

Develops project budgets in coordination with program and project managers for presentation to donors. Makes sure that cost recovery is guaranteed and the correct Cordaid tools, data and forms are being used. Supports the cash planning process with the Country Manager.

Financial project data and reporting

Keeps the implementation of projects in focus and assesses the financial management reports and results. Shares this information with Program and Project Managers and Finance Manager in time and appropriately when financial management does not go according to plan. Provides timely updates to management to allow for proper communication with donors.

Financial quality of partners’ reports

Guides and advises partners in such a way that they effectively and efficiently run the project and meet the reporting requirements. Prepare VAT refund claim to RRA, Prepare monthly budget execution report

Compliance knowledge

Supports the Finance Manager to develop, maintain, and deliver training on compliance issues to realize sufficient compliance knowledge, has a positive attitude towards compliance and improved compliance behavior.

Information audits

Supports the organization in collecting all necessary information for audits in time. Prepares and coordinates the project audits and ensures a high quality for accountability material.

Audit related improvements

Ensures that recommendations from in- and external audits are implemented and disseminated throughout the organization.

Cost Recovery

Ensures that organizational support costs are being recovered, either in the by the Business used man-hour tariffs or by charging the activities to donor contracts directly.

Integrity

Adheres to the Code of Conduct and integrity policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity training, this is a medium risk position.

Other

Any other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

• Knowledge of Accounting, Bachelor Level or Equivalent. Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable but not essential
• Minimum of 5 years’ Experience in accounting in International non-government organizations
• Knowledge of project management, planning & control, administrative processes, donor requirements and relevant languages.
• Knowledge of the mission, vision, values, goals, structure, program strategies, regions, and the strategy of Cordaid.
• Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, flexibility, creativity, innovative, diplomatic, results-oriented, collaboration
• Social skills to realize a positive attitude towards compliance and improvements in compliant behavior, and to accompany and direct partners with financial management of the organization and projects.
• Writing skills to develop training material and to define unambiguous internal agreements, and to formulate opinions on the preparation of project budgets and financial reports

Others/Extra Details

Competencies

• Self-motivated, proactive and result driven
• Being a person with high integrity
• Ability to work independently but at the same time being a team player
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to learn quickly.

Key Result Areas

• Meeting periodic reporting to donors and respecting deadlines.
• Monitor the invoices submitted to donors both locally and internationally
• Provide guidance to project and Program managers and to the partners.
• Compliance issues identified and responded to appropriately
• Collect and share lessons learnt to colleagues and partners
• Excellent audit reports, showing any actions/improvements have been implemented