Temporary Finance Officer Job at American Institutes for Research

• Assist in the preparation of payment vouchers and Journal Vouchers. Identify the proper account codes for each transaction.
• Compile relevant support documents for each payment.
• Coordinate with the operations team on pending payment packages.
• Ensure timely upload of approved payment packages by linking them with relevant payment vouchers/Journal Vouchers.
• Assist in the preparation of other documentation ahead of the external audit.

Project Support

• Compile field payment documents and field expenses.
• Liaise with the field coordinators and staff to ensure timely submission of expense reports.
• Assist in scanning and reviewing the field casuals paper timesheets.

Travel Support

• Ensure timely submission of travel authorization forms/activity advance request forms.
• Co-ordinate with staffs for timely submission of expense reports/relevant support documents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• 3 years of professional work experience in accounting, finance control, or related work.
• Partial CPA preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Experience with digital accounting systems, such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and understanding of accounting and financial reporting principals and practices.
• Good with numbers, figures, and analytical acumen.
• Good knowledge of internal control systems and experience with accounting and auditing tools is an asset