Finance Officer - Fixed Assets

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12
• Degree/ Diploma in relevant field
• Experience in bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Accountant
• Drivers License compulsory
• Experience in Sage Evolution Accounting Software would be an advantage
• Strong Administration skills
• Meticulous filing and record-keeping
• Good understanding of VAT
• Good level of self-organization and ability to multi-task, balancing competing priorities often under pressure
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience in NGO environment would be preferable 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capturing of Financial Data on Accounting system.
• Maintaining adequate supporting documentation that is compliant with HST’s Policies and Procedures.
• Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of current internal controls, risk management and governance processes, and to make practical recommendations to improve the control environment of the business.
• Supporting the design and maintenance of a strong internal control system.
• Submission of monthly and specific reconciliations and reports for review to management.
• Conducting regular verification exercises to meet Audit and funder requirements.
• Supporting management during multiple audits, including internal, external and funder audits.
• Plans, organizes and schedules work to meet individual, Unit and Section objectives, deadlines and operational plans, whilst achieving quality and value for money.
• Review monthly Fixed Asset Reconciliations to ledger and ensure proper control over assets.
• Assist in formulating detailed draft Standard Operating Procedures for various processes within Finance and assist with the design and maintenance of a strong internal control system.
• Ability to efficiently communicate and work with staff from multiple projects and external stakeholders.
• Be willing to travel on assignments as and when needed.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours.
• Ability to work with staff from multiple departments.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF THE CLOSING DATE PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL

CLOSING DATE: 7 October 2022