Finance and Admin Assistant

Sightsavers is an international development organization working across more than 35 countries to prevent avoidable blindness, treat neglected tropical diseases and promote disability rights.

Title: Finance and Admin Assistant ELFA

Location: Mozambique     

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the procurement of project assets and goods
• Prepare payment requisitions for the ELFA project
• Process payment of expenses, including per diem and transport for participants during field activities for the ELFA project
• Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account/bank transfers
• Maintain accounting files and records for the ELFA project
• Support logistics for travels and activities for the ELFA project
• Track and follow up on outstanding advances and ensure timely reconciliation
• Daily filing of vouchers for the ELFA project
• Update and maintain the fixed asset register under the direction of the FSSO
• Prepare all logistics in preparation for and during seminars, workshops, etc.
• Assist in periodic verification of physical inventory
• Assist in booking hotels and shuttle services for Sightsavers staff travelling and coming into the country

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Holds a degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field, or is in the final year of completion or has equivalent work experience
• Holds or is working towards a professional accounting qualification or has equivalent work experience
• Strong budget and data analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Desirable:

• Experience working with accounting systems
• Knowledge of the NGO environment and work
• Knowledge and experience of working with district local governments and district health systems

Closing date: 26 January 2025

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.