I. JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the field office (FO) finance and accounts specialist is to provide technical support to all field offices so that FO finance staffs are capacitated and supported for an effective field level management of financial operations. This includes the provision of technical support to project managers; the application of best practices among FOs, identification of financial management training and technical support needs and the subsequent provision tailored support (e.g. on the job training, formal training, liaison with other relevant units to address staff capacity development needs, etc.). The post holder will provide guidance to all FOs on expenditure tracking, budget monitoring, and control and management of FO support cost budgets. S/he will also conduct monthly reviews of FOs financial and commodity reports and provide feedback to improve FO staff performance in preparing these reports.
II. Responsibilities
Job Responsibility # 1: Cash Management (10%)
Job Responsibility # 2: Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation Management (15%)
Job Responsibility #3: Compliance in Disbursements (20%)
Job Responsibility #4: Technical Support and Training (30%)
Job Responsibility # 5: Financial Analysis and Reporting (15%)
Job Responsibility # 6 Other (10%)
Qualifications
Required
Desired