Project Manager, Partnerships & Consulting
PULA
Finance Assistant
FHI 360
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Lalibela • 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
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Junior
About the role
- Maintain cashbooks and accounts records and ensure payments are allocated to the correct project and budget line
- Ensure that shared costs are allocated appropriately across projects
- Ensure timely and accurate payment of Health Extension Workers, volunteers and field transactions
- Confirm that payment related to field finance transactions have the necessary documentation as outlined in fhi360 procurement policies and procedures for all goods and services
- Ensure that all transactions are booked on daily basis into the cash book in accordance with guidelines
- Ensure that proper authorization has been obtained before any payment takes place
- Ensure that all vouchers are properly coded (project no., budget line and G/L account)
- Process all payments in time and maintain a proper and transparent filing system of all documents related to finance
- Confirm availability of funds before authorization of project expenditures and ensure all financial transactions have required supporting documents
- Handle all finance related work when the finance officer is on leave
- Report to a Finance Officer and work on problems of moderate scope requiring judgment within defined policies and procedures
Requirements
- BA Degree in Accounting /finance or its International Equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience providing Finance related responsibilities
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Proficiency with Accounting software
- Vocational or specialized training desired
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) desirable but not required
- Fluent in local language and excellent in English
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs
- Willingness to travel (Less than 10%)
- All offers subject to screening checks including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks; must sign code of conduct
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Professional development
- Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cashbook managementaccountingfinancial reportingpayment processingbudget allocationfinancial documentationfinancial transactionsaccounting softwareMS Office Suitefinancial analysis
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsjudgmentproblem-solvingcommunicationteamworkadaptabilitytime managementinterpersonal skillswillingness to learn
Certifications
BA Degree in AccountingBA Degree in Financevocational training in finance
