Budget Assistant

The Budget Assistant supports the effective utilization of budgeted resources within the Pathways to Inclusion Project at ODIHR. The role involves budget preparation, monitoring, compliance with donor requirements, and financial record accuracy under the supervision of the Associate Finance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed expenditures for authorization and availability of funds, and for compliance with regulations
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues on budget management, including training and advice on policies/procedures and donor requirements
• Prepare budgets for programmatic activities based on data and programmatic objectives
• Monitor budget utilization, forecast expected results, propose alternate funding sources, and prepare budget utilization reports
• Ensure expenditures comply with donor funding conditions and prepare donor-specified financial requests and reports
• Record transactions in the general ledger system, analyze results, investigate discrepancies, and provide information for reviews and audits

Requirements

• Completed secondary education; supplementary training in accounting or administrative courses is desirable
• At least five years of relevant experience in finance, budget or related areas
• Experience using financial modules of Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft application and with large computerized accounting/financial systems
• Work experience within a donor-funded and/or international organisation is desirable
• Established knowledge of budget management process
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Polish / Russian languages is desirable
• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds

Skills

• Budget Management
• Financial Reporting
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Accounting
• Donor Fund Management
• Financial Compliance
• Budget Monitoring
• Financial Record Keeping

Languages

English