Finance Assistant

About the job

Job Description: • Responsible for scheduling and managing the Group Finance Controller's calendar. • Organizes and coordinates international/domestic travel and related requirements to include: travel authorizations, flight tickets, hotel bookings, visas, airport transfers, expense reports. • Provides support in arranging Finance meetings including collation of speaking notes and/or briefing notes, handling logistics, such as conference registrations, room reservations (internal and external), and local travel. • Works closely with the Group Finance Controller's on special projects and Audit and Finance & Investment Committee activities. • Proofreads and composes routine correspondence both hand written and electronic, including donor and board communications and other partner related materials; prepares selective summaries and any follow-up actions for the Group Finance Controller. • Supports and coordinates Audit and Finance & Investment Committee meeting arrangements including teleconferences and minute taking as required & Coordinates, plans, and organizes small-to large-scale meetings. • Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to; transcribing dictation, scanning, copying, faxing, filing, and data entry. Collects and opens mail addressed to the Finance/Accounting; forwards correspondence to appropriate staff for action. • * Completes various forms, including: purchase requisitions, shipping requests, travel expense reports, requests for payment, consultancy agreements, etc. • Contributes to the excellent reputation of the GFC office through professional, friendly and respectful interactions internally and externally. Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.