Finance Assistant at Survive Fistula Healthcare Foundation

Job Summary

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for operational duties including preparing payment vouchers; management of beneficiary payments; archiving and retrieving financial documents; managing statutory remittances; and supporting the Finance and Admin Officer in the management and discharge of other routine project financing activities. 

Job Responsibilities

Accounting, Reporting and Documentation:

• Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions including entering of financial transaction in Quickbooks accounting systems.
• Ensure timely processing & recording of all financial & administrative related payments & following up reimbursement requests.
• Prepare payment vouchers, register payment voucher and other payment requests for goods and services received, ensuring valid and complete supporting documents and obtaining authorization and approval in line with the SFHF financial policies.
• Prepare cheques based on approved payment vouchers and maintain cheques register.
• Initiate electronic banking payments upon receipt of necessary approvals.
• Facilitate the movement of memos, payment vouchers and cheques for signatories.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for all financial documents such as payment vouchers, receipts, bank statements, tax payments etc.
• Initiate the electronic filing of all financial documents such as payment vouchers, receipts, bank statements, tax payments etc.
• Support monthly payroll remittances and keep organized records.
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation.
• Follow up on staff advances to ensure timely retirement.
• Participate in the preparation of financial and administrative reports as required.

Qualifications:

• BSc. in Accounting, Financial Management or related field.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience in non-profit finance, accounting and/or grants management is important.
• Experience working with an INGO will be an advantage
• In-depth knowledge of MS Excel and Quickbooks Accounting Software is mandatory.

Competencies:

• Familiarity and good demonstration of Value for Money principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Organizational, planning skills and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively work in a team.
• Ability to travel when required.

Proposed Salary:
NGN1,500,000 per annum.