Finance Assistant at Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT)

Job Description

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AMURT’s mission is to help improve the quality of life for the poor and disadvantaged people of the world, and those affected by calamity and conflict. We encourage and enable individuals and communities to harness their own resources for securing the basic necessities of life and for gaining greater economic, social and spiritual fulfillment, while honoring their customs, language, and religious beliefs.

REF: FA /GF-TB/07/ 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in commerce/ accounting with 3 years of experience in project accounting. Must be a certified accountant for the last three years. Knowledge and experience working in donor funded projects. Strong writing and communication skills. Evidence of previous generation of quality and timely project financial reports. High level of integrity, values, ethics and competence. Demonstrate high level of creativity, innovation and analytical thinking. Knowledge in donor compliant, budget reviews and analysis.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information to be used in preparation of financial statements. Ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures Responsible for reviewing support documents received from Project officers. Preparing payment requisitions and relevant documents and processing for payment. Ensuring timely payments of monthly bills and utilities to vendors, suppliers and clients. Preparing bank reconciliations and follow up on any outstanding items. Continuous support to the finance officer in budget and forecast activities Support Finance officer when called upon to analyze expenditures and provide budget reviews Ensuring that all inventory and assets records are well maintained in the assets register, periodically reviewed and verified in line with the organization and partner’s policies Supporting finance team and the manager in preparing for audit by providing all necessary documentations Ensuring that vat listings are maintained and applications for exemptions submitted in a timely manner Ascertain that all financial reporting deadlines are met in accordance with the GF guidelines. Scanning vouchers and Uploading surrenders in the Navision portal once they have been approved fully. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data. Maintaining filling systems Support by participating on the monthly stock take with accountants and departmental heads, review of variances and undertaking a stock valuation and sharing the report with the relevant managers Performing other office duties assigned by the supervisor