Account and Finance Officer (Volunteer) at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

BACKGROUND

The Financial officer will be responsible for the financial health of the organization by managing financial procedures. Duties will include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions and preparing invoices. To succeed in this role, the officer must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures and systems. In addition to being an excellent communicator, our ideal candidate will also have outstanding analytical and time management abilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation and planning of budgets.
• Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions.
• Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes.
• Contribute to financial audits.
• Monitor all bank deposits and payments.
• Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems.
• Prepare payroll, income and expenditure sheets.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance Accounting or relevant fields.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in similar role with the NGO sector.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.