Senior Finance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Honduras.

📋 Description

• Review and verify supporting documentation prior to the processing of financial transactions to confirm that all necessary documents are accurate, complete, and duly approved/authorized.

• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of all data essential for processing financial transactions for designated accounts within financial accounting systems.

• Record financial transactions in accordance with the appropriate authorizations. Analyze various accounts to identify irregularities and recommend corrective measures, preparing adjusting entries as required.

• Monitor disbursement and receipt schedules, notify relevant personnel of impending payments or liquidations, and uphold effective communication and follow-up to ensure timely financial resource management.

• Assess and oversee subrecipient financial management processes in line with policy. Contribute to enhancing the financial accounting and transaction capabilities of partners.

• Generate various periodic and ad hoc financial reports. Conduct variance analysis to support decision-making and ensure effective management of financial resources.

• Provide guidance to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and compliance with procedures, contributing to capacity development.

• Execute designated treasury functions (e.g., cash payment and receipt, cash forecasting, etc.).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with accounting coursework, or a relevant accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

• At least 2 years of experience in a role with similar responsibilities.

• Experience working in an international or local NGO, or in a financial/banking institution.

• Proficient in financial reporting software.

• Familiarity with relevant public donor regulations.

• Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean is highly desirable.

• Skilled in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and web conferencing tools.

• Fluent in both English and Spanish.

🏝️ Benefits

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%.