Finance Assistant

FINANCE ASSISTANT Duty Station: Roving - /Aden/ Marib Reference Code: CBPF-YEM-25-S-NGO-37875 Contract Type: Fixed-Term – Project-Based Contract Duration: 9 Months Reports To: Line Manager Deadline: 2026/03/14 1. Position Summary The Finance Assistant will support financial operations of the CBPF-funded project, ensuring proper bookkeeping, documentation, compliance, and financial tracking in line with donor requirements. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Financial Documentation s Filing Maintain organized financial filing system. Ensure proper labeling and archiving of vouchers. Maintain payment request forms. Ensure supporting documents are complete before payment. B. Payment Processing Support Prepare payment vouchers. Verify invoices and receipts. Cross-check procurement documentation. Assist in cash and bank reconciliation. C. Cash-Based Programming Support Assist in preparation of FSP payments. Verify beneficiary payment lists. Support reconciliation of UCT disbursements. Maintain payment tracking sheets. D. Budget Monitoring Support Support tracking of budget utilization. Assist in updating expenditure tracking sheets. Support burn rate analysis. Flag over/under spending to Finance Officer / Line manager. E. Financial Reporting Support Support preparation of: Monthly Quarter-mid-final financial reports Donor financial annexes Compile financial documentation for audits F. Compliance s Internal Control Ensure compliance with donor financial procedures. Support internal control checks. Assist during internal C external audits. Ensure segregation of duties principles maintained. 3. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Experience Minimum 3–5 years' experience in finance/accounting. Experience with NGO accounting systems preferred. Experience in donor-funded projects (CBPF/YHF preferred). Experience supporting cash-based programming financial processes. Technical Skills Strong Excel skills (formulas required). Knowledge of accounting software preferred. Ability to perform reconciliations. Strong numerical accuracy. Core Competencies Integrity and transparency. High attention to detail. Strong organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Language Fluent Arabic (mandatory). Fluent English preferred.