Finance Assistant

SurfAid International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering through community-based health programs. We perform our work in isolated regions connected to us through surfing and are professional, highly energized, innovative and youthful in our outlook. Our main program areas are Community Based Health, Emergency Preparation, Environmental Health (Water and Sanitation) and Malaria prevention.

We are now seeking for Finance Assistant, to be based in Gunung Sitoli, Nias.

The Finance Assistant will report to the Finance Manager and will work as an integral part of the program management teams.

The purpose of the role is to administer finances including petty cash management and bank transactions and to ensure all cash and related activities are accountable.

The key responsibilities of the successful applicant will be responsible for:

* Review payment document according to Finance PnP

* Vouchering, bookkeeping and finance administration;

* Payment transactions;

* Cash counting with program manager or office manager;

* Input transactions to Accounting software;

* Submit weekly GLreportto FO;

* Prepare salary calculation and statements and send to staff;

* Maintain and filling finance documents;

* Any other tasks as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

The successful applicant will hold an accountancy degree. Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills are necessary.

Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia are important.

Highly developed computers skills with strong familiarity of word processing, spreadsheets, and database software are mandatory.

Able to operate MYOB is also in preference.

The ability to interact well with SurfAid International staff and program beneficiaries is important, together with a detailed understanding of community issues.

SurfAid International provides a competitive salary and benefits package for the successful candidate. Please send your cover letter (clearly identifying the role you are applying for) and your CV to jobs@surfaidinternational.org by Friday, September 2, 2011.

Please send application letter and CV/resume only. Applications submitted beyond the mentioned date will not be processed.

We look forward to receiving your application!

www.surfaidinternational.org