Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, and working closely with the Senior Finance and HR Officer, tasks include:
Capturing Posting transactions in the accounting system using the Sage Evolution Procurement Module (maintenance of the general ledger).
Preparation of bank reconciliations and Control Accounts Reconciliations on a monthly basis
Maintenance of petty cash (Capturing of Petty Cash Expenditure and compile petty cash reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Maintenance of the fixed asset register
Handle bank withdraws and deposits
Receive and process all invoices, expense forms and requests for payment.
Prepare on-line banking payments for approval
Assist in handling audits e.g. submitting supporting documents as requested by auditors.
Checking field trips and other advances expense liquidations, and ensure that any cash not spent is deposited on time.
File supporting documents in logical order and upload all in Share Point using Gender Links Share Point filing protocol.
General administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, experience and key competencies required:
Minimum Diploma in Finance or Accounting.
3 years of progressive work experience, preferably donor funded projects.
Proficient in use of software packages, specifically the Sage Evolution Accounting system is a MUST
Excellent communication, organizational and reporting skills, team player, trustworthy and responsible.
Good organization and administrative skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Able to work under strict deadlines.
