Deadline: 6 January 2016
Open Society Foundations (OSF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Administrative Assistant in London, United Kingdom.
The OSF works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Program Administrative Assistant will perform the following functions-
- Assist in the preparation of budgets.
- Manage budget implementation and the allocation of budget between the core office and other foundation offices in Africa that house unit staff.
- Liaise regularly with OSF Budget and Finance, and Foundation Finance teams, mediate any challenges as necessary.
- Provide support to other foundation offices in Africa that house unit staff, and work closely with them to ensure that financial (spending) information is accurate and up to date.
- Prepare analysis of the monthly budget versus actual reports.
- Provide feedback on functionality of finance and budget systems.
- Organize travel and assist in preparation of meetings, conferences, seminars and special events.
- Process expenses and reimbursement requests.
- Promote a healthy spirit of teamwork and communication within the AfRO team through participating in regular meetings and exchange of information.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least three to five years previous finance administration work experience.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational and analytical skills in English.
- Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and professional discretion essential.
- Appreciation of diversity in the work place and inclusive approach.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people with diverse backgrounds throughout a complex organization.
- Technologically competent, experienced with database systems, including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs at a highly proficient level.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
- Organized and able to be self-directed on work initiatives.
- Willingness to travel as required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application through online process.
For more information, please visit OSF.
