The ATPS is a trans-disciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector actors and the civil society that promote the generation, dissemination, use and mastery of STI for African development, environmental sustainability and global inclusion.

Responsibilities

Finance

• Allocate and post expenses in the Pastel System to respective donors and grants;
• Monitor daily petty cash and ensure the safe custody of all cash at hand;
• Verify payment requests and prepare payment vouchers;
• Maintain Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Prepayments subsidiary ledgers;
• Process staff’s travel expense statements and conference participants’ travel expense statements;
• Liaise with ATPS National Coordinators to assist with the smooth operation of their respective chapters;
• Initiate month-end or period-end closing activities and post Journal Vouchers;
• Prepare audit schedules;
• Update the cashbook daily and analyze receipts and payments for posting to the general ledger;
• Reconcile the bank & and cashbook balances and other general ledger accounts every month;
• Facilitate payment of statutory deductions to the relevant authorities;
• Update the Fixed Assets Register and process the depreciation journal every month;
• Ensure that internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts, and transfers;
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and Annual Budgets;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or any Authorized Officer;

Administration and Human Resource

• Ensure order and cleanliness in the office’s premises;
• Monitor leases and related obligations regarding the office premises; Supervise the use and maintenance of office equipment and vehicles;
• Process documentation for work permits, visas, house leases, and other matters relating to expatriate employees and their dependents;
• Administer staff benefits, i.e. medical, insurance, and provident fund schemes;
• Maintain personnel files and data and Process leave applications for all ATPS staff
• Arrange performance appraisal and review of ATPS-recruited staff;
• Coordinate training programs for ATPS locally recruited staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A Degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or any other related discipline from a recognized university is required. Must be a CPA Finalist.

Skills and competences

• Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on time management and the ability to plan, organize, and implement various activities within a time-pressured environment;
• Strong coordination, facilitation & and negotiation skills;
• At least 3 years of proven experience as a Finance and Administration Assistant, preferably with an International organization;
• Proficiency in using computers and standard office and accounting software packages (MS Word, Excel, Pastel, etc.);
• Good professional verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in English is required Personal Attributes;
• A Self-starter with a strong desire to learn;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines