Finance and Admin Assistant Full-Time

It’s hard to believe that today 844 million people do not have clean water and 2.3 billion do not have a decent toilet – around one in three of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

WaterAid is looking for a Finance and Admin Assistant to play a vital role in our mission to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere by 2030.

Working within the Mozambique team in Cuamba, the Finance and Admin Assistant will;

• Performs the preparation of cash and cheque payment voucher based on approved documents and effecting payment from petty cash and cheque payments timely;
• Preparing cash receipts for those collections made through bank;
• Performing the payment of different workshop (training) payments organized by Water Aid Mozambique project office at Cuamba;
• To follow up the settlement of temporary advance payments effected with suspense vouchers within seven days;
• Manage cash flow;
• Store and Fixed Asset Management:
• To maintain sufficient stock of fast moving office supplies and to maintain bin cards for every stock items;
• To update the Fixed Asset Register Book;
• Participate on annual Inventory & Fixed Asset count for yearend for Audit purpose;
• Receive monthly returns from partners, review the coding, check arithmetical accuracy and forward it to the respective Finance officer at Maputo office.
• Follow up partners balance and do partners balance reconciliation on a monthly basis and forward the same to respective Finance officer at Maputo office.
• Give professional support to partners as necessary.
• Review of procurement documentation and/or participate in procurement committees to help give assurance to the sub-office management on compliance and accountability
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the smooth running of the project office and maintain team spirit of the finance team.

To be successful, you’ll need to have:

• College Diploma in Accounting or Technical;
• Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience in a busy accounting office;
• Knowledge of accounting for non-profit organizations and financial;
• Management best practices will be advantageous;
• Experience of using accounting packages;
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Excel & Word (MS Office in general);
• Strong knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations;
• Strong attention to details;
• Ability to deliver tasks according to deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Team player.

We started because no NGO like us existed. We’ll end when no organisation like us is needed. In the meantime, we’re making great progress – since 1981, we have reached 25 million people with clean water and, since 2004, 24 million people with sanitation.

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

Application

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your application before 05 December 2019, consisting of a letter of interest and a CV to wateraidmoz@wateraid.org  using as the subject of your email: Finance and Admin Assistant

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Mozambique.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.