Finance Assistant

Job Purpose Summary To support the Field Finance Officer with financial routines and daily financial practicalities. Key Responsibilities Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to NRC financial handbook. Manage field office petty cash. Carry out cash reconciliation. Maintain proper filing of all financial documents (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.) Ensure that all transactions are correctly authorized and fully documented. Review outstanding balances on a monthly basis, in conjunction with the Finance Officer. Prepare payments: beneficiaries and vendors; in accordance with NRC’s financial procedures and contract policies. Assist the Finance Officer in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation. Assist the Finance Officer in the preparation of field budgets. Support the Finance Officer in the preparation of monthly field financial reports. Fulfill any other related tasks that may be assigned by the FO or the FM. Qualifications and Competences Academic and Professional Qualifications Ordinary National BA in Business Administration / Finance Major is a plus Relevant Experience Minimum of 1 years of relevant work experience Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and team working skills Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential Very Good English Language level Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications. Ability to work independently whenever required Achievement indicators                                          Delivering working tasks in a structured, timely and professional manner Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines Adapting and coping to change Communication with impact and respect Accuracy of posting Meeting deadlines Proper documentations of supporting documents