Published: 19 November / Deadline: 23 November 2019
The Georgian Institute of Politics seeks to fill the position of Finance Assistant.
Reports to: Deputy Director, Finance Manager and Administrative Manager
The Finance Assistant will work with Administrative Manager, Finance Manager and Deputy Director, providing administrative and financial assistance for successful implementation of GIP`s projects, contribute to preparing financial reports for donors and audits. He/she will help ensure that all project financial transactions are processed in timely manner and backed up with necessary supporting documentation.
Key roles and responsibilities:
** Assist Finance Manager in managing accounting operations according to the Accounting/Financial Management policy of GIP;
** Prepare payments requests and ensure they are accompanied with original legal documentation (invoice, contract, etc.) for proceeding with the payment;
** Provide administrative and logistical support for organizing GIP events;
** Set up and maintain project related non-financial documentation (sign-up sheets, memos, orders, etc.);
** Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the organization`s monthly/quarter/annual financial reports, including reports for Georgian Tax Authority;
** Maintain a filing system for all financial documentation (cash requests, memos, approvals, numbered payment vouchers etc.);
** Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups;
** Perform other tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager, Administrative Manager and Deputy Director.
Education, skills and competencies:
** Higher education, preferably in finance, accounting or related field;
** At least 1 years of similar experience, preferably in an NGO sector;
** Organizational skills;
** Attention to detail is a must;
** Administrative writing and financial reporting skills;
** Fluency in Georgian and English;
** Good communication skills;
** High sense of responsibility;
** Ability to manage time effectively;
** Good knowledge of Microsoft office programs, knowledge of ORIS accounting is an asset.
All interested candidates are welcome to apply by sending a CV and motivation letter to [email protected], including the position title in the subject line. Applications should be prepared in English and submitted by November 23.