Senior Partnership Finance Officer (National Position)
About this position
The Senior Partnership Finance Officer will support the Finance Department in increasing and strengthening partner financial management, managing partners' records, and providing hands-on support to partners in budget development and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
• Coordination with Partnership Unit and partner organizations in developing and finalizing partners' project budget and financial narrative.
• Ensure timely submission of partners' financial reports.
• Coordinate with Partnership Unit in developing and processing teaming agreements and vetting process.
• Support Partnership Unit in partners' due diligence assessment process.
• Coordinate with partners on program and compliance monitoring visits.
• Assist in facilitating Partnership Project Opening, Review, and Closing Meetings.
• Work with Partnership Unit on partners' budget development and reviews.
• Collaborate with Partnership Unit in developing/verifying partners' financial reports.
• Support Partnership Unit in conducting grants opening and closing meetings.
• Orient/facilitate partners in developing financial reports and record keeping as per IRC/Donor standards.
• Carry out partners' record verification as per schedule.
• Identify risks and concerns and advise on areas for improvement.
• Assist in Partnership Project Opening, Review, and Closure Meetings.
• Monthly update partners' financial information and report to line manager.
• Review partner's financial report and supporting documentation and provide feedback.
• Prepare supporting documents for partners' financial reports and payments.
• Monitor partners' budget updates in the tracker.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Strong knowledge of budget development, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Experience working with partner organizations and conducting due diligence assessments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify risks and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Proficiency in MS Office and financial management software.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.