The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially the most vulnerable to malnutrition.

Overall purpose GAIN’s Finance Assistant plays an important role in the smooth running of the organization. The Finance Assistant will provide day to day finance assistance to the Country Office. The purpose of this position is to provide overall accounting service support and facilitate the country office’s day to day financial transactions.

Responsibilities 

• Following up on and handling financial documentation for the Country Office
• Processing purchase or service requisition forms
• Maintaining an efficient filing system for vouchers/financial documentation/receipts and ensuring their timely filing in chronological order
• Scanning and uploading financial documents to the online storage space on a reglar basis
• Ensuring timely settlements of employee income tax payable, pension contribution payable and withholding tax payable
• Receiving service requests for water, electricity and telephone bills; reviewing completeness of the request form and processing the payment for settlement
• Verifying necessary documents and preparing payment requests and present for appropriate approvals
• Facilitating workshops and trainings and effect payment to participants
• Handling Petty Cash fund and effecting payments after the necessary approval
• Preparing Petty Cash Report and Replenishment Request
• Completing Travel Authorizations for CD and Consultants/service providers

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Proven experience in a finance support and/or administration role in the private/not for profit sector
• Experience supporting in financial transactions such as tax, staff payments, purchase orders and benefits
• Experience in operational and administrative support to projects of various sizes and scopes
• Experience in using QuickBooks, Navision or similar accounting software is an advantage

Competencies 

• Good working computer knowledge with proficiency in basic office software specially MS Office Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting software preferably QuickBooks
• Be honest, ethical and committed
• Initiative, committed and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff 
• Good organizational skills 
• Ability to travel on frequently
• Be pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Be reliable, responsible, and dependable and fulfilling obligations
• Give attention to details in completing assigned tasks.

Other requirements 

• Good communication skills in English (speaking and writing)

How to Apply

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