Financial Accountants (2 Positions) at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Job Description

Duties/ Responsibilities

Financial posting and recording:

Coding and posting all transactions into the financial system while ensuring adherence to finance procedures.
Ensuring payment documents are properly supported and duly approved during posting; this includes checking whether all expenditures have the correct project allocation.
Enquiring on issues pertaining to the bank accounts from the bank.
Timely resolutions of bank transactions queries.

Financial reporting and general finance

Ensuring compliance with internal controls and recommending on areas for improvement.
Providing financial information for planning, budgets and status on program activities, this includes such activities as provision of copies of documents supporting transactions.
Ensuring proper filing and maintenance of accounting records.
Providing support for financial transactions for project reporting as necessary.
Dealing with internal and external parties.

Preparation of bank reconciliations.

Preparing field staff fees payments ensuring they are properly supported, approved and processed.
VAT and Withholding Tax returns filing.

Other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA III) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent.
At least 3 years’ experience working in an international NGO.
Proficiency in Navision Dynamics.
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion.
Ability to meet strict deadlines; and
Must have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently.