Senior Finance & Admin Officer (SFAO)

Job description

BCP is recruiting for a Senior Finance & Admin Officer (SFAO) who supports the Director of Finance and the Group Financial Coordinator. The Snr. F&A Officer will assist with performing first-level accounting oversight for the entire Company, across all Projects, to ensure accuracy and compliance with Company rules and regulations for all Financial Management and Administration.

As a member of the BCP finance team, he or she will also assist with other financial, contractual, and administrative support functions of the Company. The candidate is expected to be a solid team player with a growth and coaching mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Manage travel advances, expenses reports, ensuring vendors and consultants are accurately paid within the contractual timeframe
• Approve new vendors added to the Vendor Master File by Procurement staff
• Support the BCP department’s efforts in project planning, budgeting, and administration oversight
• Monitor accounting and documentation to ensure compliance with BCP policies and procedures
• Review invoices and payment requests, including review for proper coding and approvals
• Develop, maintain, and monitor internal controls
• Prepare monthly financial reports and track monthly expenses against budget
• Ensure proper spending procedures, documentation, and accurate data entries into Pastel
• Provide administrative support to management as requested
• Coordinate and maintain a cash flow forecasting system, based on project needs and Annual work plans
• Supervise all contractual commitments and ensure compliance with ZRA policies and regulations
• Manage all bank accounts, transfers, local payments to suppliers and staff, and procurement processes
• Approve invoices, expense reports, and advance requests for accurate calculations, making sure the transaction is fully supported and audit-ready, as well as for compliance with consulting agreements, travel policies, and company procedures.
• Review and approve vendors’ invoices and expense reports
• Monitor contracts, MoUs, and sub-agreements.

Skills Required:

• Vast experience in Finance and Administration in a busy environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting software, such as Evolution and SAGE
• Degree in Accounting plus ACCA Finalist. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated proficient level of professional knowledge in accounting and being updated with current developments and trends.
• Proven experience in budgeting, cash flow management, and forecasting.
• Able to communicate with both customers and colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively with other internal departments.
• Has in-depth knowledge of VAT, Direct taxes, and Customs and Excise Taxes
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions.
• Leadership: Ability to build a team and help individual team members’ capabilities grow.

As an equal opportunity employer, a competitive salary will be offered, plus training, plus great holiday benefits, plus the potential for performance bonuses, plus travel opportunities for work, plus health benefits, plus a great work culture, plus career growth, plus working with a diverse and committed team.

Candidates interested in joining an innovative and high-performance team, and working towards doing amazing things in conservation technology and livelihoods, please send a CV, a cover letter, and anything else that makes your application stand out by email to jobs@biocarbonpartners.com with Senior Finance & Administration Officer in the subject line. Please also send 3 reference contacts and anything else that will help your application stand out.

Applications accepted from 1 May until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If an applicant receives no response within a 30-day period, they should consider their application unsuccessful.