Finance Assistant at FHI 360

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and monitors monthly expenditures for projects by analyzing financial data and providing monthly reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serves as a principal source of information on fiscal policies and procedures including federal funding rules and advises management on existing options or alternatives to make appropriate business decisions.
• Establishes and manages accounting record keeping systems and procedures for tracking and reporting.
• Assists with reviewing invoices and preparation of annual project proposals for renewal.
• Works with project leaders to resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures and project budgets.
• Communicates with management and project leaders regarding proposal development and monitoring of budgets to ensure projects adhere to budget constraints and meet completion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge & Skills and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting and fiscal control theories and practices.
• Working knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated spreadsheet and database software skills.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work well with others and verify and analyze financial data, identify errors and prepare reports.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of diverse scope that require analysis of data and evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 – 3 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting and administration related to international development programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of digital financial tools is desirable
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.