Finance Assistant I at Breakthrough ACTION

Summary

The Finance Assistant I under the direct supervision of Senior Finance Officer II and technical guidance from the Finance and Admin Director will assist the finance team in performing routine finance tasks and helping program staff on finance related needs were necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Raise day to day payment vouchers as required
• Ensures that all supporting documents are available and attached to the payment vouchers
• Ensure effective handling of office petty cash
• Assist in the posting of financial transactions on QuickBooks
• Ensure travel and activity advances from the field offices are retired timeously
• Ensure all vouchers are serially numbered and stamped paid
• Ensure proper filling and archival of finance documents for easy retrieval
• Make payments to participants for meetings and workshops
• Support the unit with maintaining heathy cashflow across the states
• Support with budgetary function and provide guidance to various units on budget lines and budget implementation
• Ensure proper photocopying and scanning of monthly payment vouchers
• Support the Finance Officer in submission of PAYE and Withholding Tax Cheques
• Ensure the safe receipt, handling and banking of Staff retirements funds
• Support the state team with finance related field activities
• Backstop for the Finance Officer when necessary
• Complete other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field. Minimum of 1 - 2 years working experience with a donor funded project, Knowledge and experience of USAID regulations is a plus. Experience using QuickBooks, Ms. Office packages especially Ms. Excel is required.

Languages Skills

Must be fluent in English.