Administration

• Review the codes on the payment requisitions before entry into Finance system
• Assures that all monthly closing deadlines are met and support to improve processes where possible.
• Review of staff accountabilities like travel accountabilities, entry in the system and reconciliation on a weekly basis
• Regularly Process payments through the electronic banking system
• Implement and maintain an effective filing system to ensure that all financial records are easily accessible and readily available
• Handles petty cash, checks and carry out the petty cash count each Month with the Project Controller
• Coordinate and record in and out mails, mission order.
•  Asset Management, maintain and regularly update the asset register.

Finance 

• Check the correctness of coding, completeness of financial documents and review the payments prior to posting to the financial system.
• Verification and certification of accurate transactions in accordance with the standard guidelines

Bank management 

• Act as a bank agent.
• Assures that all bank accounts are correctly booked on a weekly basis to ensure insightful management information.
• Manage all bank accounts and review the accuracy of bank reconciliation statements on  monthly basis and follow up on any unreconciled items.

Audit Facilitation 

• Facilitating both internal & external audits and the preparation of financial statements for auditors both office and donor audits.

Integrity 

• Adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concerns and follows regular integrity trainings. This is a medium-risk position, with no direct contact with vulnerable communities

Other    

• Any other duties assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

• Essential – A degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• At least 5 years working experience in a similar position with International NGO’s
• Knowledge of finance systems, planning & control, (computerized) accounting, (compliance) legislation, reporting standards and languages.
• Excellent computer skill (MS Office package) and other web based accounting systems
• Strong financial background with knowledge of different funding modalities
• Good interpersonal & communication skills, including intercultural communication
• Excellent language skills in English
• Stress management and ability to multitask
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• A good team player
• Able to explain and enforce Cordaid Policies
• Knowledge of the mission and goals of the Cordaid program and the security policy.
• Behavioural values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration