Finance Assistant

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Accounting/Finance or its equivalent.
  

• A partial or full CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification
  

Experience:

• Typically requires 3+ years of accounting or finance experience in a similar environment.
  

• 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.
  

• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
  

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• 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.