Finance & Administrative Consultant

CIP is implementing some projects in Tanzania. While we are hosted by IITA, this hosting arrangement is not located in the zone of implementation which is Mwanza, and as a result, most of the finance and administrative roles are performed at the regional office in Nairobi to ensure adequate operational support.

Based on the above and due to the high overload of work, CIP is currently seeking a Finance Consultant to support the team with finance and administrative deliverables.

1. Compliance and Record-Keeping: Ensure all financial transactions are conducted in alignment with the Center’s financial and administrative policies, while maintaining detailed and accurate records for all transactions.
   
2. Travel Advance Management: Review and process travel advance requests promptly, ensuring compliance with the established travel policy.
   
3. Travel Liquidation Review: Assess staff travel liquidations to ensure compliance with travel policies and accurately post expenses.
   
4. Documentation Completeness: Verify that all financial transactions are accompanied by complete supporting documentation, including receipts, invoices, delivery notes, and contracts.
   
5. Payment Request Processing: Ensure payment requests are thoroughly reviewed, approved in a timely manner, and processed within CIP-SSA’s turnaround time.
   
6. Procurement Support: Collaborate with the logistics team and hosting center to assist the Principal Investigator in the procurement process for goods and services.
   
7. Filing System Maintenance: Support and maintain an organized filing system for financial documents and records.
   
8. Accurate and timely month-end closure.
   

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area.
   
2. At least five years’ experience.
   
3. Excellent writing skills (English), and the ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams.
   
4. Consultancy contract will be for 6 months.