SCOPE: Under the supervision of the Finance Officer the Finance Assistant handles all cash payments and collections outside the office (which needs travels to the field) and assists the finance Officer in recording, scanning documents and preparation of the monthly report for field office.
Major Responsibilities
The essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to:
Ø Perform financial duties in line with IRC Program, Personnel & Finance Regulations.
Ø Keep well organized Book of Accounts at the Field Office in accordance to the Finance Manual.
Ø Coding all the transaction properly on the Finance vouchers as per approved PR
Ø Prepares check and effect payments after approval from the designated official.
Ø Replace the finance Officer in his absence & under takes all reporting requirements.
Ø Prepare the actual T2-tracking & forward to Finance officer for review.
Ø Keep filing systems in which documents could be readily available and easily traced to.
Ø Undertake all duties with at most care and with persistent effort.
Ø Give attention to detailed accuracy and neatness in documentation.
Ø Ensuring authenticity of Documents, correctness of amounts, dates, signature etc.
Ø Prepare Receipt and payment Vouchers for approved Payment/Settlement Requests.
Ø Carries out cash count at the end of every week and at any other interval as per the IRC policy
Ø Operates the petty cash and cash in office Funds by holding the authorized level of cash.
Ø Ensure the adequate availability of petty cash in safe at all times and replenish it timely.
Ø Keep safe box cashes as per regulation.
Ø Travel to project sites to effect any Approved payments.
Ø Effect Cash payment for approved purchases, labor Services, Utilities etc without delay.
Ø Journalize Bank, Cash in office and Petty Cash Accounts in standards laid down in the Finance Manual.
Ø Assist Program Staff, Drivers and any other staff who seek guidance in filling out forms.
Ø Assist the Finance Officer in end of month and end of fiscal year account closing activities.
Ø Each month stamp original documents “PAID or RECEVED BY IRC” before sending to Addis.
Ø Each month retain photocopies of original document sent to Addis
Ø Closely assist the Finance officer in all his activities.
Perform other appropriate duties when assigned by his supervisor.
Do all tasks assigned by the Finance Manager/Field Coordinator.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS
· Diploma/BA Degree in Accounting
· 3 years of relevant experience for diploma holder
· 1 year relevant work experience for first Degree
· NGO experience is plus.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Basic English spoken and writing.
· Operating excel, word and access is required. Knowledge of Sun accounting systems and/or other accounting software is advantageous.
· Able and willing to work under stress environment and should perform tasks independently
· Ability to work under pressure.
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· Summary of your qualifications and experience
· Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
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