Program Finance Assistant at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Program Accountant, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the person will be responsible for assisting in the accounting function for the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the processing of fee payments for the scholars.
• Assist in accounting for the payment vouchers in a timely manner.
• Assist in liaising with respective departments to ensure all the payments are processed on time.
• Monthly scanning of supporting documents for the financial report.
• Preparation of ad hoc report as may be required from time to time.
• Ensure proper records of projects’ budgets, work plans, and contracts are well maintained.
• Ensure easy access to the projects’ budgets, contracts and work plans. Maintain an organized, well-documented and sequential filing system for documents on the Box Folders.
• Ensure that queries raised are responded to promptly and accurately.
• Assist with the Internal and External audit preparations including putting together relevant documentation for the Audit.
• Ensure that there is at least one area of improvement in form of training, seminar, or workshop.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Minimum Educational Qualifications and professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/Accounting/Business
• At least two-years previous experience of accounting especially Project accounting and finance.
• CPA Part III or more will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience of accounting especially Project accounting and finance will be an added advantage.

Key Personal Attributes

• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong adherence to ethical practice and data privacy
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Goal oriented, with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Adaptability and reliability
• Ability to work as a team.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience working with statistical computer software packages such as Excel and other systems.
• Passion for the African continent, its people and its future.
• Curiosity about identifying talent in robust, systematic, and innovative ways.
• Enthusiasm for generating actionable insights from data.
• Experience working with high volumes on strict timelines.