Account Assistant at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)

Project Duration: Till 28 Feb 2022

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Account and Finance Officer will carry out the following tasks:
• Use specific integrated system of accounting and financial reporting
• Prepare monthly and activity account for an EU project
• Control and reconcile activity account
• Assist Financial Officer in cash flow check
• Assist Resident Representative in replying to audit queries
• Prepare request for funds from HQ with Resident Representative
• Assist in preparing withholding tax schedule and handling other tax matters
• Organise financial and accounting office files.
• Assist in the oversight of the annual budget and preparation of budget projections and monitoring of budget
• Monthly Monitoring of diesel and fuel consumption
• Maintain accounting controls by ensuring strict compliance of FES and European Union policies and procedures.
• Function as a first base auditor for the EU project
• Assist in finance office with procurement
• Prepare financial report
• Assist the programme managers in the planning, preparation, implementation and follow-up of activities
• All other responsibilities related to accounting and financial implementation of programmes.

Requirements
Education:

• A Minimum of a University Degree in Accounting

Skills and competence:

• Good knowledge of Accounting, Corporate Finance and reporting skills
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Experience with EU Accounting Rules will be of added advantage
• Data entry and time management skills
• At least 2 years work experience in accounting role
• Previous experience working with a Non-Profit Organization is a very strong advantage
• Proficient in the use of windows 8 or higher, advance knowledge of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Very good communication skills
• Very good oral and writing skills (English)