Finance Assistant

BACKGROUND

LAW is an independent, non-profit organization comprised of human rights lawyers working in fragile and conflict affected areas in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. We have a particular focus on gender equality and sexual and gender-based violence, natural resource exploitation, rule of law and accountability, and transformative justice, working to bring justice to those who need it most. LAW’s ground-breaking work has received international and local media coverage, and recognition.

Functions/Key Deliverables Expected

The following responsibilities will be carried out by the Finance Assistant who will be mentored and supported by the Finance and Admin Manager:

Finance:

• Check that all supporting documents for the requested financial payments are complying with LAW policies and donor requirement;
• Prepare timely and accurate data entry /accounting entries on the Navision System;
• Prepare and support all financial transactions; procurements, and tracking of receipts;
• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparations for External Audits carried out by Donor’s auditors;.
• Review and document all data entry required for the preparation of monthly financial statements
• Review on a monthly basis, to ensure expenditures are properly recorded

Admin:

• File the monthly Journal Vouchers with their supporting documents that are entered into the system;
• Scan all JV’s and supporting documents for the Donors along with monthly financial reports.;
• Review the necessary documents that should be correctly completed including approval/signed by relevant and appropriate authorities.

Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager to help running smoothly the work of the team.    

Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any relevant field of study;
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience working in a similar position;
• Knowledge of Accounting procedures;
• Experience working with an International NGO preferred;
• Previous experience in using ERP. Navision/ Dynamics Nav is an advantage;
• Good Communication skills including fluency in English, written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.