Accounts and Finance Officer

About the role

The Accounts and Finance Officer supports the daily financial and accounting activities of the organization, ensuring that monetary transactions and records are documented precisely, kept according to protocol and processed in line with internal policies and regulatory standards. The role covers bookkeeping, payments, financial documentation, budget oversight, account reconciliations and financial reporting. It is designed as an entry-level opportunity for people with zero to two years of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Record and document financial transactions and help prepare payment requests, vouchers, invoices, receipts and related paperwork.
• Keep accounting records and financial files accurate and up to date.
• Help reconcile bank, cash and other accounts and flag discrepancies.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Assist in overseeing organizational and project budgets and track spending against approved limits.
• Verify financial documents and receipts for completeness, accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Support staff reimbursements, advances and settlement of outstanding advances.
• Maintain cashbooks, expense logs, payment schedules and other financial records.
• Aid accounts payable and receivable functions and compile data for donor and project reporting.
• Document workshops, training sessions, meetings and program activities, and help monitor project spending for variances.
• Organize financial records for audit and supply documents to internal and external auditors.
• Uphold confidentiality, follow financial policies and donor stipulations, and carry out other finance tasks as directed.

Required profile

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance or nonprofit financial management.
• Strong interest in building a career in accounting and finance.
• Ability to document, maintain and process financial transactions accurately.
• Understanding of organizational policies and financial procedures.
• Commitment to confidentiality and security of financial data.
• Collaborative, able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Bookkeeping and payment processing
• Financial reporting and budget tracking
• Account reconciliations