RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS :

1. Supervises and participates in the posting of financial data to control subsidiary ledgers from accounting documents and records;
2. Directs and verifies the preparation of financial reports and statements, analyzes past and present financial operations to determine trends on future revenues and expenditure;
3. Participates in the development, installation and maintenance of systems which provide control of expenses incurred in carrying out activities;
4. Assists in planning, implementing and directing systems for cost finding and reporting to determine record and report costs of factors which affect operations;
5. Screen cash advance requests from Area Offices, Sub-Recipients, check for validity which is as per the project agreement  and advice to expedite the  cash release as per the rules stipulated in the Applicant and Recipient Hand Book;
6. Ensures the application of proper accounting controls and uniformity with financial regulations, rules and policies and procedures;
7. Verifies that expenditures are properly authorized and charged to correct accounts;
8. Assists in planning and administering the documentation, classification and recording of financial transactions;
9. Prepares and checks financial statements, bank reconciliation and financial reports;
10. Prepares and checks financial statements, bank reconciliation and financial reports;
11. Maintains capital assets and calculates depreciations as per the rates stipulated in the accounting manuals;
12. Provides professional advice to subordinates and answers enquiries concerning accounting procedures and policies;
13. Provides assistance in the conduct of internal land external audit;
14. Controls allocated budget and reports excess utilization;
15. Checks the accuracy of financial documents, organize in the proper   manner and file them;
16.  Ensure proper recording systems, adherences to financial rules and procedures;
17. Evaluates payment requests before check payments are written and verifies its correctness and appropriateness;
18. Follow up proper handling of check books and vouchers;
19. Provides Technical Assistant and supportive supervision to Desk represented Area office finance Team and ensure the Financial Health of the Area office;
20. Prepare the necessary financial utilization report on the format prepared for this purpose at the end of each quarter and when requested for any other purpose;
21. Participates in the preparation of annual work programs and budget in the area of assignment;
22. Operates calculating or other standard office machines in the performance of tasks;
23. Performs other related duties as may be required by immediate supervisor.