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Job Description
The finance assistant will provide support to the finance department in various tasks and responsibilities. She/ He will assist in the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. she/ He will be responsible for requesting funds from CCFN, and ensuring these funds are liquidated monthly using the approved reporting format as agreed with CCFN.
Responsibilities
- Processing financial transactions: This involves recording, organizing, and inputting financial data into the organization’s systems. She/ He will be responsible for managing invoices, payments, and expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Monitoring and maintaining financial records: She/ He will be responsible for organizing and maintaining financial records, ensuring that they are up-to-date, easily accessible, and in compliance with donor regulations.
- Data Entry: Input financial data into the accounting system (approved CCFN reporting template) and perform regular data reconciliation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Bank reconciliations: She He will help with reconciling bank statements with the organization’s financial records. This involves comparing and matching transactions to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
- Assisting in budgeting and forecasting: He/she will support the Program team in preparing budgets and financial forecasts by collecting and analyzing financial data and preparing reports
- Assisting in financial reporting: He/she will help prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. He/she will ensure that these reports are accurate and can provide valuable insights to management and stakeholders.
- Assisting in audits and compliance: He/ She will assist in preparing documentation and providing support during internal and external audits. He/she will help ensure compliance with financial/donor regulations and origination policies
- Budget Monitoring: She/ He will Support the monitoring and tracking of origination’s budgets, highlighting any variances to the finance team.
- Compliance: She/ He will ensure compliance with all financial/donor regulations and standards, both internally and externally, and recommend improvements to enhance financial controls.
- Vendor Management: She/ He will Maintain vendor information, including contracts, payments, and invoices, and assist with vendor queries and requests.
- Communication: She/ He will collaborate with internal teams to obtain necessary financial information and provide timely responses to inquiries related to financial transactions.
- Support: She/ He will provide general administrative support to the finance team, including filing, document management, and other ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
- Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous.
- Proficient in using financial Systems Applications and Products Software (SAPS)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in financial transactions.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and standards is desirable.
- The use of QuickBooks and Sun system applications will be an added advantage.
- We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our finance team. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to the financial success of our organization, we encourage you to apply.
Location: Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria.
Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (in MS Word or PDF) to: a4csd2021@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
