KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Finance
• Review and authorisation of the following areas:
o Payments – Review and authorise all payments ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
o Income – Liaise with the Partnerships team and the business personnel to provide updates on expected donor income and related timing of receipt.
o Month end - Review of journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
o Payroll – Review of supporting documentation for the monthly payroll for multiple offices, ensuring compliance with relevant local regulatory and taxation authorities.
• Oversees Offices (ERGO Affiliates)
o Review and analyse reports from partner organisations.
o Work closely with the partner organisations to assist in building their financial capacity and highlight areas for closer monitoring by management. Preparation or review of project partner budgets as appropriate.
• Budgets - Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasting including Board reporting as directed.
• Cash flows – Timely preparation of cash flow forecasts to ensure the availability of funds as required.
• Finance System – Continue to lead the ongoing development of the finance system and reporting tools
• Reporting
o Communication of timely and accurate information to relevant stakeholders.
o Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for relevant stakeholders
o Coordinate the preparation and communication of annual financial statements and board reports.
o Analyse and provide commentary for financial/management reports.
• Controls & Procedures – Develop and maintain the policies and procedures for use. Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures worldwide.
2. Compliance - Monitoring compliance with all relevant financial regulations
• Co-ordinate annual audits.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal and external financial management and regulatory requirements.
• Remain up to date on nonprofit accounting best practices, policies and procedures and all relevant legislations in relevant jurisdictions.