RedAid Nigeria is a Nigerian non-governmental organisation. Our mission is to provide healthcare services to indigent people affected by neglected tropical diseases and other diseases associated with poverty and their consequences such as disabilities. We focus on health in a holistic approach and enable Nigerians with impairments to (re)gain control of their lives.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 years
- Location: Benue , Delta , Edo , Taraba
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit , NGO/Non-Profit
POSITION SUMMARY
- The responsibilities of this position will be to support the Head of Finance in carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities including payment expenses, asset reconciliation, tax, and payroll as well as maintaining the bookkeeping entries and filing accounting documents.
- The Finance Assistant works under the supervision of the Head of Finance in collaboration with the Finance Team.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Position will:
- Reconcile finance records with the assets register.
- Assist in maintaining a secure filing system for the financial documentation. Perform the translation, photocopy, and scanning works of the Finance department.
- Assist in ensuring valid supporting documents are attached; completeness of supporting documents in all respects, before cash and bank payments are made.
- Assist with timely payments. Prepare cheques and bank wire transfer slips and remit for signatures.
- Photocopy the proof of payment and file them with invoices in chronological order. Deal with local banks. Submit and collect documents from local banks.
- Prepare payment transfer instructions for Bank payment when required.
- Reconcile advances, when necessary, with support from the Finance Officers.
- Assist in ensuring proper filing of accounting documentation.
- Perform any other task as assigned.
- Vet all the invoices/PVs received from partners and vendors
- Ensure that the guidelines of the donor/funding stream as well as our institutional guidelines are adhered to.
- Monitor revenue, expenditure, and administrative transactions thus maintaining internal control.
- Review documents for chest X-rays and ensure that they are validated by the Cluster Coordinator and Linkage Coordinator before sending them to RAN HQ.
- Ensure review of sputum shipment forms by Sample Movement Consultants (SMCs) ensuring that sample movements are batched in line with GF guidelines.
- Review all documents for incentives to ensure that bank account details and contact details for spokes and hubs and correct.
- Ensure that correct account details and contact details are validated for payment of case management and confirmed cases to facilities.
- Periodic spot checks at hubs and spokes.
EDUCATION
- An academic degree (BSc/HND) from relevant institutions in Accounting or Finance is required.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years post-qualification experience.
- Advanced M/S Excel experience – LOOK UP functions; WINPACCS, Quickbooks, etc.
- NGO experience is an advantage.
- Accounting skills and experience in the general ledger, journal entries, and cash/bank management.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent analytic skills.
- Creativity and proactive attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- High level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Strong organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple priorities autonomously.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, and close-knit team to deliver tangible results on a deadline.
Method of Application
Interested persons should send their application letter and CV via e-mail to: [email protected]
