Specific Responsibilities
Financial controls and record keeping
• Support the Accountant in recording financial transactions, preparing financial reports
and keeping the accounts records up to date.
• Ensure proper financial and programmatic documentation related to expenditures are
submitted prior to processing any payments.
• Prepare payment vouchers and compile related documentation.
• Record all transactions in QuickBooks daily.
• File all entries and ensure that all required documents are attached to each entry.
• Ensure travel requisitions are prepared in accordance with organization authorizations
and procedures.
• Ensure travel requisitions and purchase requests are appropriately retired and track the
status of outstanding requisitions / requests.
• Ensure appropriate electronic and hard copy documentation is retained and filed in
accordance with organization policy and donor / regulatory requirements.
• Process project transactions in a timely manner.
• Maintain an electronic tracker for all requisitions and requests with daily updates.
• Monitor regional payment platforms.
• Prepare analysis and summary information as requested.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree (minimum) in accounting, finance or a related field may be preferred
with at least five years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles
● Excellent computer skills with fluency in Excel, QuickBooks and other web-based
regional financial platforms
● Candidate should be highly productive and internally motivated
● Ability to remain focused on deadlines and targets
● Good communication skills.