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• The Accountant will be responsible for bank reconciliations for
  Project accounts, monitoring all funds transferred to program area bank
  accounts and ensures that financial activities are in accordance with
  donor regulations and laws of host country.
• Responsible for development of financial reports and analyses,
  including cost analysis, expense to budget comparisons, and local program,
  management and donor reports.
• Compiles project monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Reviews and approves general ledger transactions.
• Ensures that all financial transactions and operations comply with
  organization policies, systems and procedures and donor requirements.
• Monitors project fund utilization compliance and provides training
  for corrective actions, if necessary.
• Coordinates annual external audit; prepares required documentation
  and support implementation of the resulting plan of action and implements
  audit corrective measures.
• Complies with local tax laws and other local legal requirements.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Review supporting documentation prior to payment ensuring compliance
  to the policies of the Organization and local laws.
• Develop accruals, depreciation and reconciliation as well as
  analysis of daily ledgers and balance sheets and preliminary assessment,
  adjustments, including AP closure correction or supplemental information.
• Prepare the P 8 L Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and other
  required reports.

• The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or
  related disciplines.
• Demonstrated relevant work experience in accounting, including
  analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial software/
  reporting systems.
• Experience in an organization with UN/EU/USG Grants Standard
  Provisions and Financial Requirements preferable.
• Five or more years NGO experience working with grants is required.
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
  International Accounting Standards, internal controls, and segregation of
  duties.
• Good understanding of administrative, financial and general
  management principles and skilled in financial reporting, budgeting and
  taxes.
• Experience in the areas of management, development, control and
  supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information.
• Full Professional Accounting qualification required.

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