Job Title: Finance
Assistant
Location: Dutse,
Jigawa
Job Type: Full
Time
Department: Finance
Level: Entry Level
Job Summary
The position is based in Dutse, Jigawa State and report to
the Finance Officer. The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting with
the day-to-day financial and programmatic activities of the base office to
ensure successful implementation of Action Against Hunger programs.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Manage the base’s cash box and ensure that all advances made within the month are justified before the final monthly cash count.
- Comply with purchasing procedures, supply chain guidelines and payment mode.
- Train vendors on financial procedures and payment policies.
- Facilitate payment at the field in support of program activities.
- Support the implementation of the program's cash transfer guidelines.
- Make payments and verify the consistency of supporting documents submitted in accordance with the Action Against Hunger procedures, ensuring all invoices are accurate, consistent and signed.
- Ensure that the physical cash box and the Excel/Saga cash book correspond on a daily basis.
- Ensure compliance of the supply chain guidelines and payment mode.
- Verify that the accounting codes, the project codes and the budget codes are accurate.
- File and track all the invoices/documents (base financial books).
Position Requirements
- A Degree in Accounting, Management, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a finance and administration-related role.
- Experience in a non-governmental organization is preferred.
- Experience with donor-funded programs would be appreciated
- Strong computer skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to manage and follow work plans.
- Good interpersonal skills (communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, be a team player).
Application Deadline
The deadline for this position is Friday, April 20, 2018 at
5:00 p.m.
Please note that advert may close before due date once we
receive applications from qualified candidates
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
