“Together for Life” is searching for a Finance Officer who will be accountable for monitoring the progress of project’s accounting and financial data, and the efficient management with accurate information in the areas of costs, budgets, payroll and forecasting.
The candidate should be well organized, have strong technical and organizational skills and be able to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the finances of the project and ensures that all project expenditure incurred is authorized and recorded in line with internal project guidelines;
- Reconcile all accounts including bank & cash transactions, assist in preparing financial statements including revenue & expenditure, performance to budget/variance, Key expenditure tracking and cash flow.
- Prepares the budget proposals for consideration by the Project Manager;
- Maintains the journal and prepare monthly, biannual and final financial reports;
- Monitors budgetary expenditure in accordance with approved guidelines and regulations;
- Conducts analysis of financial reports and statements;
- Prepare budget amendments and pre-financing payments for the Contracting Authority in compliance with the donor’s financial guidelines;
- Reports to Project Manager any anomalies in the budget or overspending;
- Ensures value for money in respect of expenditure;
- Prepares and reviews invoices, ensuring they reconcile to revenue and system reports, reviewing support documentation; obtains Project Manager’s approval and sends them to the contractors in a timely fashion;
- Reviews time sheets for work related to the project and obtains Project Manager’s approval;
- Compiles information for internal and external auditors, as required;
Requirements:
- A university degree in economics, finance or a related field, with working experience in the financial sector;
- Alternatively, strong professional background gained in the financial sector performing similar tasks or holding similar positions.
- Proficiency in English and Albanian both orally and in written form;
- Strong technical and organisational skills including analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Proficiency in IT including a good working knowledge of current Financial and Microsoft Office packages and office equipment skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain good internal and external relationships and networks;
- Flexibility and maturity of judgement;
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities;
- Ability to understand and respect all confidential classifications (both government and trade nature) of any government or trade documents, statements or other information he/she may be given during the exercise of his/her duties.
Where and how to apply:
Application deadline: November 11, 2022.
The job position envisages a two-year contract with renewal in the following two years.
Those interested can send their CV in English to the address: info@togetherforlife.org.al, or by mail to the Address: Rr. Brigada VIII, Pallati Jeshil Tekno-Projekt, Shk.2, Ap.14.
