World University Service of Canada
Position Title: Finance Assistant
Background:
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian
international development organization that works with and through its
southern partners to promote sustainable development. Founded in 1957
and currently working in more than 20 countries worldwide with an annual
budget of approximately $45 million dollars, WUSC fosters
youth-centered solutions for improved education, economic, and
empowerment opportunities to overcome inequality and exclusion. We
believe youth have the potential to provide for their families, build
strong communities, and create positive social change for future
generations. Globally, WUSC has a network of higher education
institutions, civil society organizations, private sector partners,
professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders that
can be leveraged to support our work.
WUSC’s members are Canada’s most globally engaged post-secondary institutions. WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, employment and empowerment.
The Finance Assistant (FA) will assist in the financial administration and financial management of WUSC project activities and is expected to provide highly professional expertise in the conduct of financial affairs relating to the project. He/ She will be required to be hands-on in the financial accounting of all transactions and assist in the financial monitoring and financial reporting as required by WUSC, and key donors, as well as supporting local and international audits.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Prepare bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors reconciliation.
• Timely posting of data on SAGE system.
• Ensure reports are prepared on a timely basis.
• Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
• Assist with reviewing invoices and payment requests ensuring that they are adequately supported before processing payments.
• Review and verification of financial
transactions/activities/documentation for accuracy, appropriateness and
completeness and ensure full compliance of financial requirements and
transactions with donor rules, regulations and policies.
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Assist Senior Finance Officer in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Follow up on Partners’ support: compile and check expenditures and supporting documents of project implementing partners
• Record all transactions into the accounting system (SAGE) while
ensuring proper coding as assigned with an exhaustive description of all
the expenses
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Support audits commissioned by donor agencies and WUSC Ottawa.
• Participate in internal audits of projects supported by WUSC in Kenya
• Assist with other accounting projects
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Finance or any business-related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA Part 2)
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance role
• Proficiency in accounting packages, Microsoft Suite, and SAGE
How to apply
WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence, and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you wish to apply for this exciting role,please submit your application here
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
WUSC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants must have the relevant immigration status to work in Kenya.