Raising the Village Raising (RTV) is hiring a Finance & Administration Officer to provide financial and administrative support to ensure the delivery of accurate, transparent, and timely financial information. The role is responsible for payroll administration, statutory compliance, financial reporting, cash management, and supporting regional operations while ensuring adherence to RTV financial policies and procedures.
Department/Group Finance
Reporting To Administrator
Years Of Experience 3+ years
Travel Required 30%
Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration
- Maintain and update payroll records, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes.
- Prepare payroll net pay reports for review and approval.
- Initiate payroll and payroll-related tax payments.
- Post payroll transactions into the General Ledger (GL).
- Manage staff salary advances and related reconciliations.
- Maintain and update Data Collectors’ PAYE and NSSF records on a weekly basis.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and remit statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, and Withholding Tax (WHT), by the required deadlines.
- Reconcile WHT balances from the accounting system.
- Update taxable invoice information in the WHT template and support monthly tax return filings.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
Financial Operations
- Verify completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for payments on a weekly basis.
- Initiate bank and mobile money payments in accordance with approved procedures.
- Prepare weekly cash flow and cash management forecasts.
- Update finance systems with accurate and timely financial data.
- Ensure proper filing, maintenance, and accessibility of financial records and supporting documentation for audit and reference purposes.
Business Partnering & Administrative Support
- Serve as the Finance Business Partner for assigned regions and field offices.
- Support budgeting, budget tracking, and budget monitoring activities.
- Assist with bank account establishment and maintenance processes.
- Manage relationships with banking institutions and other financial service providers.
- Provide guidance and support to staff on financial policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure adherence to RTV financial policies and procedures.
- Report any suspected non-compliance or financial irregularities to Finance Leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
- Support internal and external audit processes as required.
Preferred Technical Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time across RTV operational districts.
Required Education, Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or administration.
- Demonstrated experience in payroll administration and management.
Preferred
- Knowledge and experience in PAYE, NSSF, and Withholding Tax (WHT) preparation and filing.
- Progress toward or completion of a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA.
- Experience working within a non-profit or international development organization is an added advantage.
