Initiative for Women and Girls Right Advancement – IWOGRA is a non-governmental, non-profit women and girls’ right organization that works towards the promotion and protection of human rights, equity and social justice in Nigeria. IWOGRA’s vision is a peaceful society that upholds the promotion and protection of the human rights of women and girls. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Unit: Finance
General Responsibilities at IWOGRA
The Finance Assistant at IWOGRA is to assist the Finance officer by managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, responsible for Cash processing and record keeping of the day to day transactions in accordance with IWOGRA’s policy and procedures. Specific responsibilities are as follows.
• To assist the Finance Officer in ensuring that timely and accurate payments are made.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment documents in compliance to IWOGRA and Donor’s policies and procedure.
• Coordinate with IWOGRA’s teams for advance issuance and their timely adjustment of advances and Trainings documentation.
• Ensure completeness of supporting documents in all respect which includes authenticity of signatures, cross-checking attendance sheets and verifying payments made.
• Posting all vouchers into transaction spreadsheet on daily basis for review by the Finance Officer. Ensure that all information in the spreadsheet is correct and complete.
• Processing of petty cash transactions on daily basis. Ensure petty cash is replenished on time to meet daily cash needs. Carry out cash count as per the IWOGRA policy and schedule. Document the cash count sheets for records.
• Prepare all payments and make sure that they are properly coded and supported with relevant necessary documents.
• Assist Finance Officer in monthly bank & account reconciliation.
• Ensure all the financial documents are properly filed & tagged.
• ‘PAID’ stamping of all the invoices and related documents before filing.
• Ensure timely preparation of tax challan & deposit into bank.
• Visit Bank for necessary collection & submission of financial documents.
• Photocopies & scanning of all necessary documents/Instrument.
• Perform any other task assigned by the Finance Officer and the Executive Director.
Qualifications
• A minimum of HND/B.Sc. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Must have at least one year working experience with non-governmental organizations or in Accounting/financial management; payroll, purchase ledger, cash / bank reconciliations.
• Strong working computer skills especially in accounting packages, Microsoft Word, Excel and QuickBooks.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Accuracy in record checking.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferred.
• Commitment to Initiative for Women and Girls Right Advancement (IWOGRA)’s values.
Closing Date: 7 December 2020
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae in one attachment (MSWord or PDF document) explaining suitability for the job; to: [email protected] Please indicate the title of Post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Note
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional e-mails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as two professional referees.
• WOGRA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.