Finance and Administrative Assistant

1 month ago

Abuja, Nigeria COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale Full time

Job Description

  • The Finance/Administrative Assistant is responsible for executing all the tasks concerning Finance and administrative duties in the Coordination Office.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer, and in collaboration with the Country Administrator and other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, he/she will:
Finance Task:

  • Ensure the proper management of project accounting by the COOPI procedures and those of the donor guidelines.
  • Ensure the correct management of the project cash cashbox and bank and in particular the monthly reconciliation under the supervision of the Finance Officer;
  • Process vendor payments and maintain strict control over all required documentation, including adherence to procurement procedures, reporting any discrepancies to the Finance Officer
  • Organize, file, and scan all payment vouchers with related supporting documents;
  • Prepare, classify, and archive all accounting elements required by the Finance Officer.
  • Supervise the physical maintenance and safety of cash boxes.
  • Participate in audits or any checks issued by partners or head office, at the base level.
  • Participate in the consolidation of budget follow-ups and cash forecasts at the base level.
  • Carry out pay-outs and advances, within established guidelines
  • Keep the registry of cash pay-outs and the cashier’s register
  • Record budgetary transfers and keep accounting codes
  • Prepare monthly closing, revision, and integrity of accounts for the base
  • Verify cash balances daily and report any discrepancies to superior
  • Archive accounting records according to COOPI’s procedures after a final verification of receipts etc.
  • Guarantee the security of the cash and confidentiality of information.
  • Pay monthly tax and social taxes under the supervision of the Finance Officer
  • Assist the Finance Officer with monthly budget forecasts and planning so that day-to-day needs, salary advances, salaries, etc. can be addressed.

Admin Task:

  • Do bank runs including transfer requests, withdrawals, and issuing/receiving letters and bank statements, etc.
  • Additional responsibilities
  • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and assigned by the Finance officer, Project Administrator, Regional Administrator, and Country Administrator.
  • This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the direct supervisor for what concerns the implementation of the program activities.

Requirements

  • Degree/Diploma of Post-graduate degree in Accountancy, Social Science courses, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects.
  • and evidence of NYSC discharge certificate, with previous experience working in developmental and emergency projects, especially in NGO/INGO or financial sector.
  • 2-3 years Finance related work experience with an NGO, International NGO, and any other financial-related institution.
  • Experience in data collection, collation and archiving
  • Work-related skills: good knowledge of cash management, daily administration tasks, logistics and procurement tasks
  • Fluency in English
  • Ability to plan and organize work write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven commitment to accountability
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Strong analysis skills qualitative and qualitative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications
  • Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
  • Demonstrated skills in management, teamwork, negotiation and consensus-building
  • Females are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Excellent knowledge of English, with a fair understanding of Hausa.
  • Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
  • Application will be considered based on a rolling basis.

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