Finance Assistant at International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Job Description:

• Provide Assistance with banking transactions;
• Assists Finance Officer in preparing monthly financial reports.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets.
• Assists in the preparation of Field office Wire Transfer Request (WTR) ready to be submitted to IFES HQ.
• Assists on the preparation of Bank & Accounts reconciliation.
• Assists on the preparation of payment vouchers.
• Keep track on all advances and assist clearing process of Travel & Sub Recipient advances. Review Travel Expense reports and reconcile Sub Recipient advances other.
• Reconcile and keep track on accruals for vacation and severance,
• Reconcile and keep track withholding taxes records and assist on the preparation of payment vouchers.
• Provide support to Subgrantees and review Subgrantees financial reports to ensure compliance with terms and condition of the award.
• Perform other duties as assigned by DoFA, Finance Officer and/or Chief of Party

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or any related field
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the financial management and/or accounting field.
• Demonstrated financial management and accounting skill
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and being able to meet deadlines.
• Experience with USAID and other donor financial management, reporting requirements, sub-grants procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and Accounting Software, specifically QuickBooks is an added advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills