About Us:
Hashtag Generation is an antiracist, feminist movement led and run by a group of young tech-savvy Sri Lankans working towards building a society where everyone has the skills, information and tools to be active participants in making the decisions that affect their communities, technologies and bodies. The group adopts a non-partisan approach and works with the strong conviction that decision-making at all levels should remain transparent and radically inclusive in order to remain sustainable and to build lasting peace in Sri Lanka.
Our work consists of initiatives such as advocating for youth participation in decision-making, strengthening women’s civic and political engagement, advocacy for the rights of ethnic, religious and sexual minorities and raising awareness on the importance of cyber security and countering misinformation and online hate speech.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the team at Hashtag Generation.
The Accounts Assistant will work under the guidance of the Finance Manager and will be directly involved in assisting with managing finance operations and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the process of producing project-based budgets for donors, including the allocation of overheads/central costs to budgets and creating supporting documentation for the same.
- Maintain financial records in accordance with appropriate auditing standards and accounting principles, as needed for accurate internal reporting.
- Assist with processing expenditure, department budgets, payroll, and other financial accounts.
- Handle appropriate cash management and banking arrangements.
- Maintain registers such as Cheque Register, Quotation Register, Advance Register, and any other records as advised by the accountant.
- Operate petty cash on an imprest system and maintain the records accurately.
- Handle office-related logistics and procurement, such as identifying suitable suppliers, calling for quotes, raising purchase orders, and initiating delivery.
- Perform other administrative tasks such as coordinating meetings and recording minutes.
Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience working in a Finance department, with a strong preference for previous experience in the non-profit/development sector.
- Part qualification in Chartered Accountancy or a similar professional finance body.
- Ability to quickly understand financial information to provide high-quality financial reports suitable for use by the Head of Finance.
- Previous experience in handling office-related logistics and procurement will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for analyzing and interpreting data. Experience with other Microsoft Windows and Office products is highly desirable.
- Flexible, innovative, and an independent thinker and problem-solver, capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
Hashtag Generation is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage young people from all backgrounds to apply.
Please apply by 20 October 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Initial applications should be emailed to [email protected] and must include:
- A letter of interest (attached) explaining why you are interested in the role.
- A CV/Resume (attached).
- Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
- Additionally, please mention your current location and city in your email.