Finance & Admin Assistant

Job Summary

The Finance & Admin Assistant will support the financial health of the organization by assisting various finance roles within our financial procedures. The role involves participating in audits, monitoring transactions, and preparing invoices. To succeed, the successful candidate must demonstrate a positive attitude, willingness to learn, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide required weekly reports to the Field Accountant by specified deadlines
• Ensure compliance with field accounting policies and procedures
• Review and verify accuracy of financial transactions for field operations in the region, including vouchers, FERs, cash advances, and transfers
• Reconcile all cash on a daily basis and report any discrepancies to the Field Accountant
• Administer cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling receipts and funds
• Support the Field Accountant during internal and external audit activities
• Ensure finance documents are properly filed and maintained
• Scan and archive large quantities of financial data
• Maintain scanner equipment in proper working condition
• Handle sensitive documents with confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Compile, verify, and properly file all financial documents
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy