Finance and Administrative Officer

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management:
• Prepare and process all accounting transactions such as disbursement, cash receipts, journal entries, and advances which are in accordance with  finance and accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure timely submission of monthly requests, reconciliations, and financial statement reports
• Maintain accurate bank records of cash withdrawals and deposits.
• Ensure efficient payments and disbursements according to approved policies and procedures
• Provide administrative, logistical, and procurement support to the team, including payment to events participants, transportation and accommodation arrangements, and ongoing operations
• Budget Management
• Assist activities managers with compiling, managing, monitoring, and tracking budget (e.g. organizing invoices, checks, & other financials) and preparing financial/funding reports, when deemed necessary.
• Administration and activity management
• Ensure proper function of logistical operations including travel & events organization
• Ensure maintenance of an up-to-date register of assets
• Payroll management
• And other finance and Admin duties that may be assigned to you by management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in financial management and program administration
• Minimum academic qualification of BSc in accounting, finance, and administration, or a related degree
• Excellent excel and Microsoft office skills are a must, especially for functions relevant to financial management and accounting
• Excellent Quick Books expertise will be considered an asset
• Must be conversant with financial and accounting terminology
• Excellent communication skills in the English language
• Good time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Superb customer service skills – must be able to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and technical expertise
• Must be dynamic and take initiative
• Must be a team player.