Finance Officer At Habitat for Humanity

Position Summary:

West African coastal cities are grappling with urbanization and climate change, leading to erosion, flooding, and other risks. To prevent these cities from being washed away, they need to protect the coast, strengthen inland livelihoods, and promote climate-resilient urban development. This can be achieved through climate-sensitive spatial planning strategies and innovative ecosystem-based solutions.

In partnership, UN Habitat, University of Twente, Habitat for Humanity International and Abidjan Convention designed a project with three different but complementary components: spatial planning, concrete interventions, and coordination and governance. The project goal is to improve adaptation of small to medium coastal settlements in West Africa by reducing climate change impact and establishing resilient economies and communities. The project proposal was approved by the Adaptation Fund in August 2023.

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a Finance Officer responsible for managing the financial aspects of the project implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including transactions, invoices, and receipts, and ensure they are properly filed and documented.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets to ensure compliance with financial regulations and alignment with project goals.
• Manage payment processes, including processing invoices, reimbursements, and financial disbursements to project stakeholders and contractors.
• Prepare financial reports, including regular financial statements and budget-to-actual reports, to support decision-making and project transparency.
• Assist in ensuring that the project activities adhere to financial regulations, both internal and external, including facilitation of audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Perform other duties as required

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, or a related field. Professional finance or accounting certification is a plus; and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in roles such as Finance Officer
• Fluency in English and French

  Years of Related Experience:

• Proven experience in financial management and record-keeping.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and commitment to financial accountability.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experienced knowledge of Adaptation Fund policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Experience working in the Cote ‘d’Ivoire and Ghana will be an added advantage.