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• Monitor
  the application of accounting procedures within the field office team
• Organise
  the archiving of supporting documents (current, permanent files, etc.)
• Monitor
  compliance with the expenditure commitment procedure and validate the
  documents (received in their entirety, translation of documents and their
  probative value) 
• Codify
  and save the accounting documents in the accounting software
• Handle
  the accounting side of pay (booked and checked)
• Handle
  the accounting side of the cash flow movements (cash box, bank,
  reconciliations, etc.) and check the log books and cash box inventories
• Act
  as the contact person for the mission accountant at capital office
  regarding the management of the field office accounts
• Correct
  and integrate site accounts. Inform the sites of accounting corrections
  and updates
• Check
  off, match/clear and justify third party accounts (partners, service and
  individual advances, loans)

• Draw
  up tax declarations and build in the accounting aspects (e.g.: VAT and
  exoneration reimbursements)
• Consolidate
  the mission’s monthly accounts and prepare the documents for the permanent
  file
• Organise
  the dispatch of the monthly accounts to capital office (soft and hard
  versions) in compliance with the procedure set up
• Update
  the IT accounting database/excel sheet on a regular basis
• Set
  up field office accounts in compliance with the country’s regulations (if
  necessary)
• Submit
  the notes explaining any issues and correct the errors identified by the
  head office accountant
• Prepare
  the annual cut off entries, in accordance with HI procedure
• Draw
  up an inventory of fixed assets with the logistics team and the finance
  manager/administrator

• Participate
  in informing about and applying cash flow management procedures within the
  field office team
• Archive
  the cash flow documents
• Set
  up cash flow management (log books, advances, banks and cash boxes) in
  compliance with internal procedures and the legal framework
• Supply
  the main office and site cash boxes 
  
• Validate
  the monthly cash box inventory, with the cashier (or his/her line manager)
  and check concordance with the accounts and log books
• Prepare
  the bank reconciliations between bank accounts, log books and the accounts
  
• Apply
  and check the implementation of the expenditure commitment procedure
• Prepare
  a cash flow overview for the month in progress and M-1 when drawing up a
  cash flow forecast
• Manage
  the cashier (fix objectives and carry out the assessment, training and
  career development, contractual follow up) – if applicable

• Ensure
  tax regulations and monthly filing/reporting are respected and
  implemented;
• Participating
  to the weekly team meetings;
• Ensure
  the strict application of the rules;
• Report
  any incident in which s/he’s involved/witnessed immediately;

• The
  ideal candidate for the Handicap International Accountant job opportunity
  must hold a professional diploma or University degree in Finance,
  Accounting or Economics;
• Professional
  qualification as a CMA/CPA is considered a plus;
• One
  year of experience in a similar position;
• Previous
  experience with an NGO;
• Extensive
  knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and principles;
• Experience
  using financial software;
• Knowledge
  of tax regulations in the country;
• Excellent
  analytical and numerical skills;
• Good
  computer skills i.e. advanced MS Excel skills, familiar with MS Office
  (Word, Excel) and internet;
• Excellent
  time management skills;
• Strong
  ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data;
• Ability
  to work under high pressure;
• Excellent
  coordination skills;
• Languages: Spoken and written English

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