Finance Assistant

Summary

A leading local organization is looking for a Finance Assistant. We are looking for a passionate young individual, a result-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation to assist with the accounting and administrative duties. Duties will require certain flexibility in attendance. The post is being offered on a short term 3 months contract with possibility of renewal.

Purpose
Support the Administration Finance Officer and Projects Finance Officer in recording and retrieving financial details, including maintaining financial records, processing payments, cash handling and salaries. The services may include, but not limited to any of the following: Process all financial transactions in an orderly manner and in accordance to organisational policy; Post financial data into Pastel; Prepare bank reconciliations and other financial schedules as assigned; Keeping appropriate records and maintaining reconciliations; Assist in audit preparation; Prepare project budgets; Compile monthly vehicle returns; Implement general office administrative tasks including printing, photocopying, stationary procurement and allocation, and so forth; Be prepared to undertake any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager and Finance Officers.

Knowledge & Skills Required in Achieving Role’s Objective
Must have a degree in Accounting, minimum 2.1 degree class; A post graduate professional course such as ACCA is an added advantage; Experience with Pastel is a requirement; 2 years working experience in the finance and administration department; Good computer skills; Strong numeracy skills and ability to build effective working relationships with other colleagues; Strong knowledge of fund accounting regulations for non-profit organizations

Other Key Attributes
Very good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Honesty and integrity

Dates: Immediately
Remuneration: The package on offer for this position will be disclosed to short listed candidates

How to apply

All applications, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae should be addressed to the Finance and Administration Manager with the post being applied for in the subject line and sent via email to [email protected]

Shortlisted candidate may be asked to bring certified copies of academic and professional qualifications