Hybrid Finance Officer

at Cuso International

• Job title: Finance Officer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: PEN 106,000 - PEN 116,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lima, Peru

About the role

• Finance Officer responsible for financial management and reporting at Cuso International in Peru. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and effective budget utilization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the organization’s accounting system.
• Record all financial transactions in accordance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Ensure proper coding of expenses according to project budgets and cost categories.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, advances, and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Support program staff in understanding financial reports and budget utilization.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management.
• Contribute to donor financial reports in compliance with donor requirements.
• Identify and communicate budget variances and potential financial risks.
• Ensure financial management complies with donor regulations (e.g., Global Affairs Canada, other institutional donors).
• Verify that expenses charged to projects are eligible and supported by proper documentation.
• Maintain organized financial documentation to support audits and donor reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of donor financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Process payments and reimbursements to suppliers, partners, volunteers, and staff in accordance with internal controls.
• Review payment requests for completeness, eligibility, and proper authorization.
• Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity.
• Manage petty cash and ensure proper reconciliation.
• Prepare and submit funds requisitions to Central Office every month.
• Prepare and issue income receipts.
• Review financial reports submitted by implementing partners.
• Verify supporting documentation for partner expenditures where required.
• Monitor partner budgets and provide guidance on financial compliance.
• Support capacity building of partners on financial management when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of strong internal controls to prevent fraud and financial errors.
• Participate in internal compliance checks and spot reviews.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation systems for financial records.
• Prepare documentation and schedules required for internal and external audits.
• Respond to audit queries and provide supporting evidence for transactions.
• Support implementation of audit recommendations.
• Work closely with the local team and Central Office on financial planning and budget monitoring.
• Provide financial guidance to non-finance staff on procedures and compliance.
• Participate in project planning processes and budget preparation.
• Support preparation of project budgets and budget revisions.
• Maintain financial trackers for project expenditures and commitments.
• Contribute to financial process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare the payroll for all the projects being implemented in the CPO.
• Print and distribute staff’s payslips.
• Fulfill other responsibilities, as required by the line manager, the Country Representative, SHARE Regional Manager or Central Office from time to time.
• Regular travel within Peru, particularly Piura, Arequipa, and Ica, and internationally when required.

Requirements

• Relevant accreditation in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in financial management related to implementing and managing project budgets, including monitoring and budget planning.
• Experience in developing, planning, and managing large budgets for international donors, such as GAC, UN agencies, and other donors.
• Experience working with financial and accounting software and spreadsheets like Excel, SAGE, and QuickBooks.
• Experience in preparing accurate and detailed financial reports.
• A strong track record of providing high-quality customer service to internal and external clients, including partners and donors.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient with IT tools (Outlook, email, databases, Excel, PowerPoint, among others) and a willingness to develop IT skills to enhance work effectiveness.
• Knowledge and understanding of Peruvian tax laws and processes

Benefits

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