Finance Assistant

About the role

Join a global NGO dedicated to supporting vulnerable children. As a Finance Assistant you will ensure the smooth handling of financial documents, petty cash, and transaction processing while supporting audit and administrative activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update physical and electronic filing systems for financial documents, ensuring secure storage and easy retrieval.
• Act as custodian of petty cash, process requests, reconcile balances, and prepare reports for senior finance staff.
• Assist in preparing payment vouchers, staff advances, reimbursements, and upload invoices into financial systems.
• Coordinate meetings, support internal and external audit documentation, manage office supplies, and assist with asset register updates.

Required profile

• First degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA or CIMA qualification is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of finance experience in an NGO environment.
• Excellent computer literacy, especially MS Excel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to prepare/review financial statements and reports.
• Capable of performing complex financial analyses and working with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• MS Excel
• GAAP
• Financial analysis