Project Accountant - Mission East Humanitarian Aid Organization - Yerevan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Be responsible for key point of contact for financial issues of the GF Project, in consultation with the Finance Manager and Head of the PIU;
- Book income and expenses in accounts;
- Prepare annual budgets in consultation with the PIU Head and Finance Manager;
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports and narratives on variances to budget in line with GF finance management principles;
- Prepare financial reports to GF with special regard to Grant Management Compliance;
- Check postings and make corrections in consultation with the budget holders;
- Check sub recipient reports and accounts against budget and documentation of expenses;
- Process sub recipient disbursement requests;
- Prepare and consolidate printed MS Money reports and reconciliation to cash and bank statements;
- Prepare treasury documents including transfer of funds from HO and cash withdrawal from banks;
- Conduct cash counts and reconciliation on a weekly and occasional spot-check basis;
- Prepare payroll sheets, Tax and SSP Reports;
- Ensure that financial system and controls are understood by line managers and technical staff and that all exceptions have an appropriate variance documentation;
- Maintain an up-to-date record of all outstanding creditors;
- Identify and respond to the information, training and support needs of project partners on financial management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Qualified accountant (relevant education or 5 year experience in accounting/ finance) with proven post qualification and financial management experience;
- Demonstrated experience working in finance with international organisations or NGOs;
- Knowledge of accounting systems and conventions;
- Understanding of project and fund accounting;
- Ability to present financial information and concepts clearly and accurately, both verbally and on paper;
- Excellent computer skills in accounting software, Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Fluency in spoken and written English;
- Ability to prioritise;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to travel to the project sites, where necessary.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please submit your letter of interest and detailed CV in English to: nona@missioneast.am .
Please indicate the position in the subject line of your e-mail.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.