Finance and Administration Assistant Job at African Technology Policy Studies Network

1. Finance
   • Allocate and post expenses in the Pastel System to respective donors and grants
   • Monitor daily petty cash and ensure the safe custody of all cash at hand
   • Verify payments requests and prepare payment vouchers
   • Maintain Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable andFinance and Administration Assistant Job at African Technology Policy Studies Network Prepayments subsidiary ledgers
   • Process staffs’ travel expenses statements and conference participants’ travel expense statements
   • Liaise with ATPS National Coordinators in order to assist with the smooth operation of their respective chapters
   • Initiate month-end or period-end closing activities and post Journal Vouchers
2. Prepare audit schedules.
   • Update the cashbook on daily basis and analyze receipts and payments for posting to the general ledger.
   • Reconcile the bank & cashbook balances and other general ledger accounts every month
   • Facilitate payment of statutory deductions to the relevant authorities.
   • Update the Fixed Assets Register and process the depreciation journal every month
   • Ensure that internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers.
   • Assist in the preparation of management accounts and Annual Budgets
   • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or any Authorized Officer.

Academic qualifications:

• A Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Finance option), or any other related discipline from a recognized university is required.
• Must be a CPA Finalist.

Skills and competences;

• Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on time management and the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within a time-pressured environment;
• Strong coordination, facilitation & negotiation skills;
• At least 3 years proven experience as a Finance and Administration Assistant, preferably with an International organization.
• Proficiency in using computers and standard office and accounting software packages (MS Word, Excel, Pastel etc.).
• Good professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in English is required
• Qualified female applicants will be given priority considerations.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents, and Application to  [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]

Note: Use the title of the position as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 3rd December 2021.