Finance Assistant

This role is mainly to make payments and ensure that all payments are supported by adequate and properly authorized documents. H/She will work in coordination and cooperation with department staff and provide financial support as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures. Verifying compliance of payment vouchers with daily expenses. Supports in the scanning of all monthly payment documents and other related files.

Responsibilities:

• Support in cash requests
• Monthly and weekly reconciliations and closure of books
• Daily cash counts
• Managing disbursements and ensuring all supporting documents are valid, accurate and properly Authorized
• Stamp paid vouchers
• Follow up to ensure all outstanding advances and other payments are settled within the month of occurrence
• Ensure proper filing and scanning of vouchers, hard copies on folders and soft copies on SharePoint
• Monitor and forecast cashflows based on program activities
• Following up and filing of Area Manager’s Power of Attorney and SVF
• Work with Dynamics within the modalities covered
• Assist in ensuring all relevant documents are signed during payment of salaries
• Support during external audit by providing needed documents and/or reports
• Assist and cover for other finance Specialist while away
• Timely update AM, RSSC or Finance Officer in case of
• Any other duties assigned by AM or Finance Specialist

Experience and Technical competencies:

• Previous work experience in the financial field.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritize and structure work in a busy environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience with office equipment (printer, scanner, photocopier, etc.).
• Proactive, able to work with limited supervision.
• Commitment to a team approach.Organized, responsible, flexible, reliable, and trustworthy