Finance Assistant

Description

• The Finance Assistant reports directly to the Finance Manager/ Senior Finance Officer or Finance Officer within the same grant. This role involves tasks such as data entry, processing financial transactions in accounting system, support in preparing monthly projection for specific locations or projects, review daily expenses log in the field, follow up on operational and program expenses in the field, issue payments, prepare bank reconciliation, ensure that all transactions and supporting documents are complete and properly filed, and making regular visits to partners if required
• Authorized to work in: Mozambique (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)
• Position status: Local
• Target start date: As soon as possible
• About us: Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates, and empowers children to rise above adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease, and inequality
• Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America
• With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:
• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work
• Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code

Duties

Financial Accounting and Administration: (95% of Time)

• Record and import all financial transactions into the accounting system
• Reconciling account balances
• Verify the completeness of documents, ensuring proper supporting documentation is reviewed and approved before processing payments
• Ensure proper filing of all transactions
• Ensure timely preparation of all payments including employees, beneficiaries, Vendors and Government entities
• Record and review all financial transactions in the cashbook, examine and close activity financial reports and operational expenses with related staff
• Monitor bank transactions for accuracy; prepare monthly bank reconciliation for final review and approval by the direct supervisor
• Verify partner supporting documents and support in field visits recommended by the direct supervisor
• Assist the FO/ SFO/ FM in the financial report preparation
• Support in the procurement committee verification as directed by the supervisor
• Collaborate with the Project Officer in reviewing monthly projections
• Provide Administrative support to the project team in the project location
• Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time)

Requisites

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline
• +1 years of experience in accounting or directly related areas
• Ability to work independently with some supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Integrity and details focused
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines
• Willingness to assist and support team members
• Computer literacy in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet
• Understanding of different training techniques
• Understanding the concept of Sport for Development
• Languages:
• Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese
• Fluency in English is an advantage
• Speaking local languages from Northern region (local languages from Niassa, Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Pemba Provinces) is an advantage
• Bonus If You’ll Bring (Not Essential): Previous experience with an I/NGO and Good analytical skill

Benefits

• What You’ll Get:
• The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Up to 3 personal days per year
• Up to 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
• Annual learning week
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (Global Buddy Chat, Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted