Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)

Position Overview

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Deputy CFO) provides support in coordinating the Finance Unit's work and ensures the provision of comprehensive financial support to internal and external clients. This role supports the implementation of KAIPTC's programmes by delivering technical support and advice in Strategic Financial Management, Financial Accounting, and Reporting to all programmes and operations.

The Deputy CFO supports the Chief Finance Officer in managing daily Financial Accounting and Financial Administration Procedures at the Centre, ensuring that routine policies, procedures, and systems operate effectively, and deputizes for the CFO during absences.

Department & Reporting Structure

• Department: Office of the Commandant (OOC)
• Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
• Supervises: Finance Officers and Finance Assistants

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the Finance Unit and provide advice and information to the Chief Finance Officer
• Provide technical assistance in financial management and administration to the CFO, finance staff, and other staff to ensure operations conform to KAIPTC's policies and procedures
• Perform reconciliation of ledgers in accounting software and prepare periodic reports and financial information (e.g., Management accounts, Variance reports, Trial Balance, Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash flow Statement)
• Prepare invoices for courses and periodic financial reports for submission to Donors and other Partners
• Administer the Centre's operational budgets and prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Assist departments in preparing periodic budgets for inclusion in the Centre's Workplan Budget
• Authorize transactions within limits to be set by the CFO