SDMI Finance Officer

Good Neighbors Philippines; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbors Philippines is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee HO and CDP financial operations, ensure compliance, and manage confidential records. The role involves processing payments, bank transactions, and liaising with banks and government agencies while coordinating with program staff.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with at least 3 years of NGO finance/admin experience and strong QuickBooks skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant NGO finance/admin experience.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of financial records.
• Good oral and written communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HO and CDP bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Review documents for approval in the accounting system.
• Process payments including RFPs, liquidations, cash advances, and journal vouchers.
• Prepare and check journal vouchers; manage financial documents.
• Act as petty cash custodian and manage replenishments.
• Handle bank transactions and monitor balances.
• Liaise with banks and government agencies as needed.
• Assist in bookkeeping at other locations when needed.
• Prepare and review Fund Request and Settlement Reports.
• Maintain filing of financial transactions and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with program staff on financial matters and provide support.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by Senior Finance Manager.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

The Finance Officer will oversee all financial operations, including bookkeeping, payment processing, bank transactions, and record-keeping for the Head Office and Community Development Projects, while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality in all financial activities. The role also involves liaising with banks and government agencies, and participating in company activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Handle Head Office (HO) and Community Development Project (CDP) bookkeeping
• Review all relative documents for approval in DocsWave
• Review Request for Payment (RFP), liquidations, cash advances, and journal vouchers
• Check and prepare journal vouchers
• Undertake all financial documentary management in the Head Office and CDP
• Serve as petty cash custodian and manage replenishment
• Handle bank transactions
• Monitor book and bank balances
• Liaise with banks and other government agencies as needed
• Assist in bookkeeping at any location in the absence of CDP finance staff
• Perform checking of Fund Request and Settlement Report for assigned designated/special projects
• Regularly update listing of financial transactions and budget monitoring reports, and provide updates on the financial status of designated/special projects
• Secure and maintain separate files of hard copies of designated/special projects financial transactions
• Manage filing of scanned copies of financial transactions and sources of verification
• Constantly coordinate with program staff and provide assistance on financial matters as necessary
• Carry any other duties as may be directed by the Senior Finance Manager

Qualifications

• Graduate with at least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, or other relevant degrees
• Preferably with at least 3 years of relevant experience with an international NGO in the areas of finance and admin

Knowledge In Quickbooks Is Required

• Knowledge of QuickBooks is required
• Attention to detail, especially with numbers and deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning the organization’s financial files/records
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team