Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, or ATS) is an added advantage.
  

Experience

• Minimum 1–2years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably within an NGO or donor-funded project.
  
• Experience with donor compliance and financial reporting is an added advantage.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting and financial procedures.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, or similar).
  
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
  
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
  

1. Financial Transactions and Documentation

• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure all supporting documents are complete and properly approved.
  
• Process staff advances, vendor payments, and reimbursements in accordance with organizational policies.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
  

2. Cash and Bank Management

• Assist in managing petty cash and ensure proper recording of all transactions.
  
• Support preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
  
• Track cash advances and ensure timely retirement of advances.
  

3. Budget Monitoring

• Support the Finance Manager in monitoring project budgets and expenditures.
  
• Assist in tracking project spending against approved budgets.
  
• Flag potential budget variances or overspending.
  

4. Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.
  
• Support preparation of donor financial reports and budget forecasts.
  
• Ensure financial data is accurately entered into accounting systems.
  

5. Donor Compliance

• Ensure all financial transactions comply with donor regulations and organizational financial procedures.
  
• Assist in preparing financial documentation for donor reporting requirements such as Supporting schedules.
  

6. Audit Support

• Assist in preparing financial documents required for internal and external audits.
  
• Ensure all financial records are properly organized and easily accessible for audit review.
  

7. Financial Filing and Record Keeping

• Maintain both electronic and physical filing systems for finance documents.
  
• Ensure financial documents are properly archived for future reference and audit purposes.
  
• Carryout any duties assigned to.