Finance Assistant at Ambassadors of Dialogue, Climate and Reintegration (DCR Ambassadors)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Assistant is to assist the Finance officer by managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, responsible for Cash processing and record-keeping of the day to day transactions in accordance with DCR Ambassadors policies and procedures.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Finance Officer in ensuring that timely and accurate payments are made.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment documents in compliance with DCR ambassadors, donor policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with distinct teams for advance issuance and their timely adjustment of advances, trainings and documentation.
• Ensure completeness of supporting documents in all respect which includes authenticity of signatures, cross-checking attendance sheets, and verifying payments made to beneficiaries
• Posting all vouchers into transaction spreadsheet on daily basis for review by the Finance Officer and ensure that all information in the spreadsheet is correct and complete.
• Processing of petty cash transactions on daily basis and ensure petty cash is replenished on time to meet daily cash needs.
•  Carry out cash count as per the DCR Ambassadors’ policy and schedule and document the cash count sheets for records.
• Prepare all payments and make sure that they are properly coded and supported with relevant necessary documents.
• Assist Finance office in monthly bank & account reconciliation.
• Ensure all the financial documents are properly filed and Paid stamping of all the invoices and related documents before filing.
• Ensure timely preparation of tax challan& deposit into the bank.
• Visit the Bank for necessary collection & submission of financial documents.
• Photocopies & scanning of all necessary documents/Instruments.
• Perform any other task assign by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS  AND  SKILLS

• Minimum of degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of Finance experience preferably in NGO is mandatory.
• Honesty and strong commitment.
• Accuracy in record checking.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• IT skills including MS Office & Accounting applications.
• Languages: Fluency in English ( spoken and written), Hausa, and Kanuri