Finance Assistant at Transforming Teaching Education & Learning (T-TEL)

Reporting and Management

•  Reports to General Manager- Finance
•  No line management responsibility

Job Description

Responsible for working under the direction of the General Manager- Finance to assist in ensuring that the operation of financial management, forecasting and payments systems including:

•  Use of an online banking system to manage transactions under the direction of the General Manager-Finance.
•  Prepare payment vouchers (cash and bank) for signatory by senior staff.
•  Carry out proper checks on the accuracy and completeness of all supporting documentation.
•  Process staff claims and make sure that any advances are recorded and recovered timeously.
•  Prepare payments to suppliers and service providers.
•  Manage petty cash payments, controls and procedures.
•  Assist in the closing of monthly accounts and timely preparation of financial reports, including bank reconciliation statements.
•  Maintain a database of accounting documents, in both electronic and hard copy.
•  Provide financial accounting support to programme staff during workshops and meetings.
•  Assist in updating the project expenditure budgets/budget overviews on a regular basis.

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate Specification

•  HND or Diploma required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
•  4+ years’ experience working in an office setting
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
•  Excellent skills in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
•  Strong knowledge of QuickBooks or other financial management software
•  Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
•  Ability to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision
•  Good communication and relationship-building skills
•  Reliable and a team player
•  Demonstrable ability to deliver to deadlines
•  Pro-active in raising issues with management and resolving identified problems.