Finance Assistant

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance or its International Equivalent.
  

Experience:

• Typically requires 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.
  
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with client and staff.
  
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language as appropriate.
  
• 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.
  

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
  

• 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.