Finance Officer

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIS, CPA or equivalent is an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing finances for donor-funded projects within civil society, governance, media development, human rights or international development sectors. Demonstrated experience managing institutional donor grants, particularly Sida, EU, UN agencies or similar international funding mechanisms, is highly desirable. Key Skills and Competencies Strong expertise in donor compliance, grants management and financial reporting for institutional donors. Proven experience managing multi-country project finances and sub-grant accountability processes. Strong budgeting, financial analysis and cash flow management skills. Experience coordinating audits, financial reviews and compliance assessments. High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to work under strict reporting timelines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work across multicultural and cross-border teams. Proficiency in accounting software, financial systems and advanced spreadsheet reporting tools. Understanding of digital rights, civic space, technology governance or human rights programming in Africa is an added advantage.