Finance Volunteer
Assist finance team with daily accounting operations
Overview
Assist finance team with daily accounting operations
You have:
- A Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce.
- Minimum of 1 year working in the finance function.
- Experience working with NGOs (preferred but not a prerequisite).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Knack for detail. Able to communicate effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong Computer skills (MS Word, Excel).
- Must be able to function comfortably in a loosely structured but complex work environment, working and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English with programme staff.
- Good supervisory skills, time management and interpersonal skills.
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Job Overview
Under the direction of the Finance Officer, the Finance Volunteer is responsible for assisting the finance team in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with IRC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Finance in day-to-day bookkeeping and data processing.
• Assist in scanning of documents and ensure they properly and safely filed on box.
• Prepare cash transaction vouchers (cover sheets).
• Updating and arranging the physical finance vouchers in line with the Integra references.
• Assist in the verification of expenditures submitted by the Program staff for adjustment against their advances.
• Assist with making mobile money transactions using YO system, running name verification reports and share payment confirmation.
• Assist with Vendor Settlement transactions in the Integra system.
• Manage the Online Invoice tracker and update the payments tracker for transactions submitted in Finance.
• Draft and complete the With Holding Tax schedules.
• Maintain and enforce compliance of policies and procedures, including confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as requested by any finance staff.
Qualifications
• A Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce.
• Minimum of 1 year working in the finance function.
• Experience working with NGOs (preferred but not a prerequisite).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Knack for detail. Able to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Computer skills (MS Word, Excel,).
• Must be able to function comfortably in a loosely structured but complex work environment, working and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English with programme staff.
• Good supervisory skills, time management and interpersonal skills.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time when you had to manage multiple tasks under pressure? | This assesses your ability to handle stress and organizational skills. | Share a specific incident where you successfully prioritized and managed several tasks. |
| Describe your experience with financial compliance and reporting. | Understanding your familiarity with financial systems is crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your financial records? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you tell us about a time you improved a financial process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with team members? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |