Finance Assistant At Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE

The Finance Assistant is responsible for preparing journals for all check disbursements, allocate cost of telephone and mobile charges, review the statement of account of fuel charges and assist finance in the month end closing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Accounting graduate
• Two (2) years’ work experience in finance department of a national or international organization
• Understanding of financial systems and procedures
• Knowledge in the use of accounting packages like SUN and AGRESSO systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to perform multitasking and ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a multicultural/cross cultural environment.
• Must have a high sense of urgency and a well-developed work ethic.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft word and excel application
• High adaptability and flexibility
• Can tolerate working under ambiguous circumstances and sometimes difficult situations
• Understands and believes in Save the Children’s mission and vision; commits to its objectives and willing to adopt Save the Children’s methodology and framework.