Director Finance Officer Design and implement financial management strategies and policies for Tree of Life that ensures that the organisation complies with donor requirements and remains a going concern Oversees the financial operations of the organisation including resource mobilisation and cashflow management;Develops and implements financial control systems, prepares and analyses budgets, develops financial reports for the Board and funding partners and makes recommendations to the organisation on budget expenditures;Ensures accountability of the organisation�s finances and that expenditure is in line with the policies of the organisation and the requirements of the donors;Ensures timely audit preparedness and implements audit recommendations. The incumbent ensures compliance to the same and periodically develops and reviews financial control systems;Ensures that tax computations and returns for the organisation are timeously produced and honoured;Ensures that all statutory returns are submitted within stipulated time;Manages the performance of Finance Department staff;Approves and oversees the procurement of fixed assets and consumables;Provides financial advice to the Director and the Board of Trustees that ensures the organisation remains a going concern; Manages the payroll of the organisation; Feedback at coordinating team,Request for payment,Payroll,Liquidation reports, Reports (Donors),Reports (Directors),Reports (ManCom Approval of documents processed,Liquidation report,Management report External meetings,Payroll processing,Report preparations,Presentations  Minimum B.Com Accounting /Finance Degree or equivalent A Master in Business Administration is an added advantage;An IPMZ Diploma is an added advantage. 8 years Must have excellent process evaluation and analysis skills and understands the various finance and management related legislations;Must be able to develop, evaluate and interpret financial statements;Must have proven accountancy, budget formulation and budget control skills over multiple budgets;Must understand the relevant donor requirements;Must be an innovative and business oriented person with a thorough grounding in business management and dynamics;Must have good communication and negotiation skills;Must be proficient in spoken and written English;Must have proven team leadership and administration skills;Must have advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Packages;Must have experience with using the relevant accounting packages;Must exhibit a high level of professionalism and must be prepared to work long hours;Must be able to effectively manage the wage bill and staffing of the organisation - demonstrated experience in this area is  a must;Must be member of a recognised accounting professional organisation/ association. Manages cashflow,Decides when to process salaries,Decides when to attend external meetings,Recommends how best to realign budget,Decides when officials can utilize funds not originally requested,Decides when the audit should start,Decides which programmes to approve Addressing audit findings,Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures,Ensuring budget compliance,Following up with donors on requests for advances,Addressing donor queries,Addressing bank  queries,Payroll glitches

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