Job Description
Job description
QuilomboUK is looking for a volunteer Finance Assistant to join their growing team.
QuilomboUK works with the objective to;
- promote different arts, sports and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies
- promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect
- promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society as a whole.
The Volunteer Finance Assistant will be responsible for a range of activities like assisting the Finance Manager in managing and processing various accounts, reconcile financial data and record various financial transactions. There will be some other administrative tasks too.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in the Third Sector; develop their office based and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.
Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.
Main Responsibilities
- Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets
- Verify & check the supporting documentation for and seeking approval of staff and other stakeholders for expenses claims.
- Process expense claim transactions once paid.
- Assist in processing & preparing the forms for checking account balances.
- Assist with payment and bank reconciliation tasks.
- Perform routine calculations and produce analysis reports, as and when required
- Review the department budgets on a routine basis.
- Assist in reviewing and auditing financial statements and reports, to check their accuracy
- Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified and report to Finance Manager
- Adhere to organisations financial policies and procedures.
- Answer any questions or queries if arises
- Suggest any changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and cost reductions.
General tasks
- Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.
Skills
Essential
- Numerical competence
- Well organised, proactive and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Able to speak confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
- Good time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Strong team player
- Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
Desirable
- Some understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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