Responsibilities

• Check supplier’s invoices and ensure that the supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment, and ensure timely payments
• Assist in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation
• Ensure all documents are copied, scanned, filed and original is sent to AO monthly
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to country office monthly
• Assist in ensuring cash in bank and cash boxes
• Ensure that all taxes and other government payments are settled monthly
• Follow up on the day-to-day responsibility of managing petty cash and cheque payments
• Assist with preparation of payment vouchers for cash and cheques and ensure timely settlements of all invoices
• Assist the finance officer to perform cash and bank reconciliation
• Assist with payments of labour or other activities in camps or communities as required
• Maintain open communication with all staff and others for all financial clarifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a similar field
• Two years, minimum, of experience working as a finance assistant or cashier in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own skills/profile
• Knowledge of English, both written and verbal
• Good knowledge of Benishangul-Gumuz
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Experience of working with large institutional donors is an advantage
• Knowledge of local languages

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