JOB DESCRIPTION
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Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations, the Accountant will lead preparation of the program’s expenditures and reporting system. She/he will be responsible for monitoring the overall financial reporting system. The accountant will also prepare and present financial reports, analysis, and recommendations concerning relevant financial issues. Additionally, the Accountant will maintain the Accounts Payable Ledger and Check Register. The accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete record in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and CNFA and Armenian Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures. She/he also verifies all source documents for proper approval and documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Conduct day-to-day accounting activities in compliance with CNFA policies and procedures and with Armenian laws, including but not limited to:
- Maintaining the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all transactions; review of entries to the general ledger to assure accuracy and compliance with the company’s and established accounting principles;
- Prepare mandatory reports as required and respond to inquiries as necessary;
- Prepare monthly staff payroll, tax calculations and remittances;
- Maintain tax accounting and ensure due reporting to tax authorities;
- Undertake monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger including the preparation of journal entries;
- Maintain a computerized accounting system (CostPoint and AS Accountant software);
- Prepare payment vouchers for signature and bank transfers, review of payment requests for format and accuracy;
- Prepare VAT exemption letter;
- Process local travel expenses/ reimbursements;
- Prepare the accounting functions in closing the books and reports;
- Work directly with external auditors on a variety of technical accounting issues;
- Provide assistance with internal or external audit requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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- Minimum of Bachelors’ degree is required in accounting or a relevant field;
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting with at least 3 years within the International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) sector;
- Proficiency in Excel and other relevant accounting software;
- Experience in CostPoint software strongly preferred;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Fluency in English;
- Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs a plus;
- Strong attention to details and high degree of integrity, accountability, energy and flexibility.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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All interested and qualified candidates should submit an application containing CV, one page write-up on relevant experience, and three references to:
applications@cnfa-armenia.org no later than 31 May 2024, indicating the position title in the subject line. Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.
ABOUT COMPANY
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Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), an international development organization, specializes in designing sustainable, market led agricultural initiatives. We build strong local and global partnerships, incorporate innovative approaches into our programs, and foster inclusive development to offer enhanced opportunities to under-served groups. Since 1985, CNFA has managed more than $600 million in donor funded agriculture development programs and has worked in 46 countries across the world in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Central Asia.