- The
African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to
ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.
- The Finance Assistant (FA) will provide
support to the Finance team.
- This support will include treasury functions,
accounts payable, processing of payments and staff travel/credit card
expense management in accordance with AWF’s policies and procedures.
- The Finance Assistant will also provide
support in filling and archival practices.
- The position reports to Finance Officer .
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Finance Duties
- • Reconcile supplier statements and vendor
account on a regular basis and respond to vendor queries on a timely
manner.• Process disbursements of all statutory deductions within the set
deadlines and share remittance advice for filing of returns by HR.
• Monitor accounts payables email queue and review portal
expense queue on a daily basis.
• Post vendor invoices
• Assist with reconciliation of
accounts payable and receivables
• Disburse office petty cash expenses
and travel advances in compliance with AWF procedures
• Process advance retirements in line
with the laid down policies and ensure that outstanding issues resolved
• Process vendor payments through
Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and write checks on a regular basis
• Deposit cash and checks to
appropriate bank accounts
• Assist the supervisor with the
monthly close out process by ensuring all the invoices and other finance
monthly tasks completed as per set deadlines
• Process accounts payables accurately
per the contract terms for vendors
• Occasionally, assist process wire
payment requests
• Make disbursements in compliance with
Donor and AWF regulations;
• Monitor AWF bank account activity and
ensure adequate cash balance to support smooth operations;
• Assist in reviewing purchase
requisitions, purchase orders and purchase invoices in accordance with AWF’s
procurement policies;
Administration
- • Manage accounting office storage and
filing;• Assist in gathering support documentations in preparation of
annual/donor audits;
• Collect and scan all finance documentation in an organized
electronic filing structure that is user friendly to key staff;
• Provide administration support when
needed;
• Other duties as assigned by the
Senior Finance Team.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business or
related field;
- Qualified Certified Public Accountant
- Minimum 3 years working experience in an
International NGO
- Audit experience is desirable
- Knowledge in French will be an added advantage
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and
written;
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel,
Outlook);
- Flexible, culturally sensitive, and exude a
“team” attitude. Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability
to interact professionally with staff, partners and donors.
How to Apply
Apply For Finance
Assistant Job African Wildlife
Foundation Here