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Finance Assistant

FINANCE KEY  AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 

  • Checks and makes cash and bank payments in line with SCI policies;
  • Managing petty cash on daily basis and conduct petty cash count daily/weekly and monthly;
  • Data entry of VAT Claims for Rwanda Revenue Authority Refund on monthly basis;
  • Register all approved transactions into GLACOS/AGRESSO on a weekly basis;
  • Facilitate external audits by providing all required information to the auditors;
  • Assign paid stamp to all payment sheets on a monthly basis;
  • Maintain and update the field office payment documents hard copies filing system;
  • Ensure all payment vouchers are scanned and methodically filed quarterly in the online shared drive within 30 working days after the end of the last month of a quarter;
  • Facilitate external audits by providing all required information to the auditors;
  • As staff of humanitarian emergency field office, the role holder may work outside the normal working hours;
  • Perform any duty as requested by his/her line manager.

 

Responsibility for resources:

Ensure that the cash and cash equivalents and financial records are safeguarded and utilized in the intended manner.

 

Finance role Performances Indicators

  • Timely payment of all requests 
  • Timely and accurate data entry in GLACOS/AGRESSO
  • Maintenance of proper and accurate financial records
  • Timely VAT Claim

 

 

Key Areas of Accountability
General Administration:

  • Co-ordinate and monitor usage of water and Electricity, by ensuring that equipment’s are working well and promptly report any malfunctions/repairs needed, and supplies replenished promptly.
  • Ensure the front desk is always kept presentable and ensure external guests are promptly attended to. 
  • Receive SCI staff visiting and provide workspaces and  supplies as maybe required
  • Co-ordinate and monitor usage of all office equipment & supplies by ensuring they are working well and promptly reporting any malfunctions/repairs needed/changes to be made as they arise.
  • support during events , booking venue/ and ensuring action points are shared in good time
  • Disseminate formal communications to staff as directed Manager
  • Take minutes of general staff meeting as directed Manager, track actions and key dates
  • Carry out the filing of relevant materials and documents
  • Supervises cleaners to ensure office premises are well maintained, and entrances locked after working hours
  • Ensure required cleaning items are always available
  • Ensure field office has sufficient supplies (consumables, stationery & equipment etc)
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Line Manager
  • Ensure that Temporary workers,  manpower and other services providers invoices are promptly processed and paid in a timely manner in accordance with SCI internal rules 
  • Ensure compliance with Save the Children Quality Standards, Global policies and Guidelines.

Store Management:

  • Assist in managing stationery items and consumable stores effectively and efficiently

Travel Arrangement:

  • Support in coordinating requests from team members/visiting staff for hotel booking.
  • Liaise with the required hotel facilities to find the best options available and ensure value for money

Working contacts:

  • Internal: Regular liaison with various teams in the CO and other field  offices
  • External: Contact with visitors, hotels, travel companies etc

 

Administration role Performances Indicators

  • Water and and Electricity are always available and equipment well maintained
  • Hygiene and cleaning items always available
  • Premises and environs are clean and well maintained
  • Stationaries and other utilities are always available.

 

 

Job Description

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Job description

24 Oct 2024

7 Nov 2024 - 09:21 EAT

Worldwide

Finance

Permanent

Full-time

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