Finance Associate at Helen Keller International

Overall Responsibilities

The Finance Associate will support the Finance Officer with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of Helen Keller and ultimately the donor against fraud, loss, or misuse.

The Finance Associate works closely with the Finance Team to ensure that all money expended in the field is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Helen Keller policy, and any cost principles imposed by the donor agency. The Finance Associate adheres to Helen Keller's financial integrity standards in all activities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support financial oversight of all financial operations and practices in the country office and field offices
• Ensure compliance with all local laws relating to accounting and finance
• Ensure accounting and operating information is complete and reliable
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to provide training and support to State Finance Staff on financial policies, procedures, and practices
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of required financial management reports and related information
• Provide support for annual, mid-year, and proposal budgets
• Participate in the preparation of various financial statements, forecasts, and reports
• Properly code all transactions
• Reconcile advances, including review of receipts, coding of expenses on the general voucher, and entering data into accounting systems
• Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and internal control procedures
• Create financial reports as requested by supervisor
• Prepare forms for payment of taxes and social security
• Manage travel advances to staff, ensuring proper documentation and timely clearing of all advances
• Ensure payments are processed accurately, timely, and safely to minimize organizational risk exposure