Accountant at International Transformation Foundation (ITF)

As an accountant ,you will ensure ITF's compliance with financial accounting regulations while improving existing practices.

Responsibilities include:

Budgeting:

• Developing the appropriate budget for the organization and ensuring that the budget is followed accurately.

Financial Data Collection:

You are responsible for ITF’s compliance with accounting regulations. You are required to uphold accounting standards. At the same time, you are expected to improve existing practices by:

• Overseeing the incorporation of new accounting software to streamline financial data collection.
• Ensure there is a secure backup of all financial data.

Staff Information:

You are also responsible for maintaining high accounting practices throughout the ITF volunteer/staff base. This means:

• Ensure all staff members understand both the intended value of accounting systems and how to use them. This will require you to work with all staff members, especially the operations Director to ensure that orientation materials reflect the current system.
• Set clear office protocol regarding accounting systems.

Qualifications:

• At least be a second-year bachelor student in related fields.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Should be self-driven and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on results.
• High level of self-confidence, flexibility, integrity, and honesty.
• Must have excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work well independently, works with all levels of management, prioritize tasks, and can resolve problems.
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule, with or without flexibility,
• Strong organizational and management skills- ability to multi-task.
• Motivated to learn and take on new challenges.
• Willingness and capacity to volunteer.
• Unparalleled passion and commitment to youth development.
• The candidate must be in the age bracket of 18 – 30.
• For volunteers, a minimum of six months’ commitment is required.