Finance Assistant
SUMMARY
ROLE PURPOSE:The finance assistant is responsible for preparing journals for all check disbursements and assist finance in the month-end closing.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Prepare check disbursement vouchers for all payments over Php 1,000.00.
- Ensure payments are made timely and accurately.
- Review supporting documents for completeness and accuracy in accordance with the finance policies and standards.
- Ensure that all disbursements are properly documented and approved.
- Ensure that all payments are properly charged and coded.
- Prepare GLACOS and necessary adjustments for posting.
- Release checks to recipients, in the absence of ADMIN Staff.
- Review disbursement against the attached activity proposal.
- Scan and file all check disbursement vouchers.
- Create monitoring sheet for all CDVs on file for easy document retrieval.
- Key entry of check disbursement in the template
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE•Accounting graduate.•Understanding of financial systems and procedures.•Ability to perform multitasking and ability to work on tight deadlines.•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.•Ability to work in a multicultural/cross cultural environment.•Must have a high sense of urgency and a well-developed work ethic.•Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel application.•High adaptability and flexibility.•Can tolerate working under ambiguous circumstances and sometimes difficult situations.•Understands and believe in Save the Children’s mission and vision; commits to its objectives and willing to adopt Save the Children’s methodology and framework.•Two (2) years’ work experience in finance department of a national or international organization.•Knowledge in the use of accounting packages like SUN and AGRESSO systems.
