Finance Assistant (Female) needed at Women for Women International

Job Description / Responsibilities

• The qualified candidate will work with the Finance Officer and Program Manager to facilitate and provide support in the internal control, bookkeeping, project report/audits, at the project and fund level, as requested, including assistance with vendor contracting, supporting the planning process, and assisting in the follow-up of critical audit findings;
• Assist and Liaise with partners, staff, and other third parties in verifying expenditure supporting documents during spot-checks, review of financial reports, capacity assessments, and audits;
• Assist with the submission and return of Partners’ financial documentation Support in project monitoring & evaluation processes of our organization.
• Support in the allocation and financial management processes of our organization
• Receipt & review audit reports from contractors and ensures projects records are updated as necessary.
• Facilitate knowledge-building and knowledge-sharing on financial monitoring and reporting according to donors’ demand.

Requirements

• OND / HND / B.Sc Degree in Accounting / Finance field is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as finance/accounting officer or project officer with an NGO.
• Good knowledge of internal control systems and experience with accounting software is an asset.
• Experience supervising an audit process is an advantage.
• Experience delivering financial training and workshops is an advantage. Honest, team player, and main high-level professional standard
• Interested candidates should possess a good working knowledge of non-profit accounting, budget preparation, financial reporting
• Record keeping with excellent written and oral communication skills,
• Proficiency in ICT, working knowledge of accounting software accounting, emails, Ms word, excel, PowerPoint.
• Candidates with experience working in the non-profit accounting sector and professional qualifications will be highly prioritized.