Hiring Institution: Youth Network for Positive Change-YOUNETPO
Position: Finance Assistant
Terms of Duration: 6 months (possible extension)
Reporting Line: Admin/Finance Manager
Background
Youth Network for Positive Change -YOUNETPO is registered and accredited youth led civil society organization with over 8 years of evidence-based work in youth peacebuilding, human rights and citizens access to justice, HIV/AIDs care, prevention and treatment services, climate change, youth capacity development and civic engagements. Since its establishment in 2014, YOUNETPO has initiated several programs to empower women and girls through capacity building initiatives and leadership programs, advocate for women and girls’ rights and access to education, fostered political accountability to make elected leaders more accountable, promote HIV/AIDs prevention, care and treatment using a peer-to-peer approach. These programs and projects have benefited over 10,000 Youths between the ages of 10-35 years; we have successfully implemented projects and programs in Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Gbarpolu, Bong and Nimba Counties
Executive Summery
The Finance Assistant is responsible of taking charge of keeping track of YOUNETPO’s Finances. He/She will enter data into databases, prepare financial statements, process invoices, and support other employees throughout the accounting processes.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant
Financial Task and Duties
Ø Manage request, payments and ensure that they are paid on time, authorized by appropriate staff, and the financial process and procedures are followed.
Ø Maintain the fixed asset register, perform periodic physical counts of the assets, and review the state of the asset with the Finance and Administrative Manager
Ø Ensure YOUNETPO assets and financial information are adequately safeguarded and confidentiality is maintained.
Ø Journalize YOUNETPO transaction into Quickbooks
Ø Receive, Reviews quotations and invoices from vendors and forward to the Finance and Administrative Manager
Ø Serve as petty cash custodian, organize the cash box and ensure petty cash log is up to date
Ø Assist the Finance and Administrative Manager with reports, ensure proper filling and documentation are well in placed
Administrative task and duties
Ø Track and replace office supplies as necessary to avoid interruptions in standard front office procedures
Ø Manage agendas, travel plans and appointments for the Finance and Administrative Manager
Ø Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls and others of correspondence
Ø Assist with planning for events, meetings and workshops and coordinate the conference room
Ø Perform any other task as may be assigned
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
· University Degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement or Secondary Education with specialized certification/Diploma in Accounting and Finance;
· Part-qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
Experience:
· 1-3 years of relevant finance experience at the national or international level is required;
· Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems;
· Experience with Quickbooks is required
All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a Letter of Application, CV including supporting documents and one letter of recommendation to no later than 4:00pm, Monday October 10, 2022.
All applications should be address to: Mr. Darwin U. Bedell
Admin/Finance Manager
Youth Network for Positive Change-YOUNETPO
C-298 Crottaz Compound, Watanga, Congo Town, Montserrado County, Liberia
Applications can be submitted electronically via email: darwin.younetpo.finance@gmail.com and Cc: positivechange68@gmail.com