World Vision Armenia
TITLE: Finance Officer (re-announced)
TERM: Full time
DURATION: Long term
LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Finance Officer will support Finance Department
with organizing department activities, timely and accurate reporting on
financial transactions by organizing, implementing and execution of
accounting procedures in accordance with World Vision and donors
requirements as well as with national legislation requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Review source documents and ensure compliance with local legislation
and applicable internal, donor policies and regulations;
– Prepare payments in HSBC.net and record them in the accounting
software;
– Prepare vouchers, review coding on financial vouchers for valid
account/ cost center/ donor combinations for entering into accounting
database (SunSystems);
– Code and verify expenses in accordance with the internal accounting
coding system;
– Perform site project financial transactions checks;
– Assist site accountants in review of source documents and preparation
of monthly vouchers;
– Prepare monthly salary calculations and process salary transfers to the
staff;
– Prepare tax, social security and other reports required by local
governmental bodies;
– Handle monthly reconciliations of the bank accounts;
– Assist in proper and timely preparation and submission of internal
financial reports according to the internal regulations and
requirements;
– Take appropriate action to address audit findings and recommendations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities
may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling,
self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
– University degree in Accounting, Economics or related fields;
– At least 2 years of work experience in accounting;
– Good knowledge of Armenian legislation, banking, taxation systems,
employment policies and related regulations;
– Practical knowledge of financial basics;
– Computer aptitude and experience with word processing, database,
management and spreadsheet software;
– Good knowledge of English language;
– Analytical skills and good attention to details;
– Work experience in international organization/NGO sector is preferred;
– Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is preferred;
– High sense of responsibility and discretion, excellent communication
and inter-personal skills, team-player;
– Self-motivated and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please send a letter
of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to:hr_wvarm@… and CC to: narine_matevosyan@… .
In the subject line of your e-mail message, please, mention title of the
position you are applying for. No information inquiries will be handled
over the phone. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the
interview.
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.
OPENING DATE: 10 March 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24 March 2011
ABOUT COMPANY: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization
working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and
communities living in poverty. World Vision serves all people regardless
of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
World Vision came to Armenia 22 years ago providing emergency aid to the
victims of December 1988 devastating earthquake. During the next years
WVs projects have gone beyond meeting the demands of crisis situations
to changing the quality of life in entire communities and helping
Armenians to restore their country.
World Vision Armenia works in 150 communities in six marzes of Armenia
and in Yerevan supporting 26 000 children and their families. The
Organization fulfills advocacy, health care, economic development, child
protection and spiritual growth activities.
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World Vision Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia
– Review source documents and ensure compliance with local legislation
and applicable internal, donor policies and regulations;
– Prepare payments in HSBC.net and record them in the accounting
software;
– Prepare vouchers, review coding on financial vouchers for valid
account/ cost center/ donor combinations for entering into accounting
database (SunSystems);
– Code and verify expenses in accordance with the internal accounting
coding system;
– Perform site project financial transactions checks;
– Assist site accountants in review of source documents and preparation
of monthly vouchers;
– Prepare monthly salary calculations and process salary transfers to the
staff;
– Prepare tax, social security and other reports required by local
governmental bodies;
– Handle monthly reconciliations of the bank accounts;
– Assist in proper and timely preparation and submission of internal
financial reports according to the internal regulations and
requirements;
– Take appropriate action to address audit findings and recommendations.
The Finance Officer will support Finance Department
with organizing department activities, timely and accurate reporting on
financial transactions by organizing, implementing and execution of
accounting procedures in accordance with World Vision and donors
requirements as well as with national legislation requirements.
