Assistant, Finance

About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values
ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role
The Assistant I, Finance is responsible for transacting and accurately documenting cash and cheque transactions of the project, and effecting payment against approved invoices, and ensures all cash received/ income are deposited to the appropriate bank account promptly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policies and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding and PSEAH Policies.  

• Reviewing disbursement requests for accuracy, documentation and validity; effect payment to the right beneficiaries from the project.

• Reviewing accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate.

• Recording of all the project financial transactions, meeting all submission dates, and reporting requirements as required by the immediate supervisor.

• Assuring accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting records.

• Organizing and maintain accounting filling system.

• Receive cash and checks on a pre-numbered cash receipt voucher of the organization.

• Ensure that advance payments are settled as per the policy.

• Review financial documents before a payment as per the budget line

• Prepares payment vouchers and checks based on approved payment requests.

• Prepare a letter to the bank to transfer funds and collect bank advice timely.

• Perform payment of workshop/training and community conversation sessions organized

• Taking part in inventory taking and control of assets and stock items

• Assisting the Location Project Finance and Admin Officer in the Implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures and manual of the organization.

• Providing technical support to the project team in financial management-related issues.

• Follow up onAcc daily cash position

• Performs other similar duties as assigned by the project coordinator and as the emergency dictates.

Position title: Assistant I, Finance (Joining Forces for Food Security and Child Protection in Emergency Project)    

Location: Tigray – Wukro
ChildFund office: Ethiopia    

Manager/Supervisor title: Officer, Finance and Administration

ChildFund Department    Country Management

Qualification:

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience.

• Good understanding of petty cash/ cash, and general administrative management principles.

• Problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data, along with the capacity to accurately perform a variety of financial tasks by establishing priorities.

• Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Written and oral communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently

• A strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty, and desire to be of service

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• NGO experience is advantageous

• BA Degree in Accounting/Finance   

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation gets things done; and takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision-making uses good judgment, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflect, and innovate to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.

Other Required Competencies
Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language is an advantage
 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How To Apply

Interested and Qualified applicants can apply on Assistant, Finance