Roving Finance Assistant at CARE

Supervisor: Finance Officer

Key Job Responsibilities

• Payment to beneficiaries/participants after trainings in field locations
• Payment to volunteers in field locations
• Record all accruals in the GL module of PeopleSoft.
• Ensure all adjustments are recorded in the system on time.
• Petty cash uploads are properly recorded in the system with the correct charging details.
• Month end entries are done timely.
• Perform all treasury management duties in the sub office
• Record all deposits received in the sub office timely.
• Manage the sub office cash to maximize gains and minimize losses
• Participate in the internal control and review of the sub office books and accounts:
• Prepare monthly sub ledgers for balance sheet account and prepare appropriate correction.
• Review Travel Expense Reports (TERs) of staff and other project advances before they are posted in the system.
• Assist Logistics Officer to reconcile the sub office Inventories with the asset account
• Ensure timely preparation of month end and other reports
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of First degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent experience or a combination of education and work experience
• Familiarity with basic finance or accounting practices will be an added advantage

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the CARE’s values and ethical standards
• Good understanding of CARE business, operational environment and its program participants and donors
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (or similar software); Good knowledge of Administrative systems, practice, policies and procedures.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
• Familiar with donor rules and regulations (EU, USAID, ECHO, CIDA etc.)
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Strong level of initiative to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Ability to demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication.
• Ability to ensure effective team work, collaborative behavior and build team spirit
• Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization.
• Excellent analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines

Conditions

• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse