About the Organization:
Founded in 1990, Relief International provides emergency, rehabilitation and development services that empower beneficiaries in the process. RI's programs include health, shelter construction, education, community development, agriculture, food, income-generation, and conflict resolution. RI employs an innovative approach to program design and a high quality of implementation performance in demonstrating deep and lasting impact in reducing human suffering worldwide.
About the Job:
RI is seeking a Accountant (Short – Term Contractor), preferably with microfinance experience, to update and reconcile the books and generate financial statements through July 2012. This will require obtaining all receipts and bank statements from staff since the last time accounts were updated, entering all transactions into the system that is in place, and generating a complete set of statements once the system is updated. This includes a cash-flow statement, an income statement (P&L statement) and a balance sheet.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Determine the most recent date when all entries into the accounting system had been completed;
- Work closely with RI PAL staff to obtain all receipts and bank statements since the accounting system was last updated;
- Work closely with RI PAL staff to calculate interest and other loan income since the last time the accounting system had been updated;
- Compile files by month and by account of all receipts and bank statements since October 2011;
- Verify that all accounts payable and receivable are up to date. Work with RI PAL staff to make any outstanding payments and to collect any non-loan accounts receivable;
- Generate December 2011, June 2012, and July 2012 financial statements: cash flow, balance sheet, income statement (P&L). Generate cash flow.
Qualifications:
- B.A. or master degree in accounting;
- Minimum 5 years experience in an accounting position;
- Banking or microfinance experience preferred;
- Self-starter and ability to work independently;
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently;
- Advanced Excel and QuickBooks skills required. Knowledge of Delta MIS for microfinance desired;
- English and Arabic fluency required.
Closing Date: 07 Sep 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume, cover letter, 3 professional references (e-mail, address and phone number), and date of availability to
hrfinance@ri.org
Please mention "Accountant" in the subject line.
