Program Finance Officer
Job Description
The Program Accountant role ensures that The Donkey Sanctuary (TDS) partners comply with TDS and, where applicable, government requirements. The post holder will work closely with partners and program staff to review financial reports and make recommendations as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review partner financial reports in collaboration with programme teams to ensure compliance with TDS
and donor requirements; - Ensure partner financial records are accurate, up to date, and properly maintained;
- Provide technical support to partner finance teams to strengthen reporting quality;
- Advise on accounting systems, reporting formats, and financial processes;
- Deliver training and continuous guidance to partner organizations on financial management.
- Support internal and external audits and follow up on implementation of audit recommendations;
- Assist in investigations related to suspected fraud or financial irregularities;
- Conduct financial monitoring visits (annual, biannual, and ad hoc) with program teams;
- Prepare and submit financial monitoring reports to FAM and SPPM on a quarterly basis;
- Contribute to program and donor financial reporting processes.
- Support partners in preparing financial proposals and donor reports;
- Provide targeted support for institutionally funded projects;
- In high-risk situations, provide on-site financial management support to partners to ensure compliance with donor and TDS requirements.
- Support annual budgeting processes in collaboration with the Finance & Administration Manager;
- Assist programme teams with budget monitoring, review, and reporting;
- Provide technical input into institutional funding proposals and budgets;
- To carry out any other reasonable duty as may be required.
Requirements
- 1st Degree in Accounting or Business Administration;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Grant Management in INGO;
- At least two years’ experience of working with and building the capacity of local partner organizations;
- Demonstrates knowledge of report writing and good English knowledge;
- Good knowledge of accounting software like Quick-books and Peach-tree;
- Competent IT skills;
- Able to demonstrate the ability to make good decisions under pressure and deliver on deadlines.
