Job Summary

The accountant based in Port-au-Prince is responsible for the day-to-day accounting function for the Act to End NTDs | East Haiti program. The accountant, who directly reports to the Finance & Operations Manager, is responsible to post transactions in QuickBooks, monthly reconciliation of staff advances, VAT receivables and tax liabilities. They are expected to utilize appropriate systems and follow proper accounting procedures to disburse, account for, and report usage of funds. The position requires frequent travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

Record expenses, advances, bank deposits any other accounting transactions in QuickBooks.
Manage staff cash advance accounts and reconciliation the same. Responsible for collecting and depositing to the bank any cash balances at the end of a trip (where applicable).
Collect and file of all cash and bank vouchers, maintain up-to-date, and complete voucher and filing systems maintaining voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded.
Keep check stubs, cash receipts and withholding tax receipts in a permanent and safe place. Follow up on time printing if required maintaining appropriate stock balances.
Physically present payments of monthly taxes, pension and withholding obligations to Government offices.
Prepare journal vouchers or adjusting entries for necessary reviews and approvals.
Prepare monthly payroll.
Prepare and process income tax, pension, and provident fund to government on monthly basis.
Prepare supporting documentation for VAT exemption and/or claims, as relevant.
Prepare a monthly reconciliation of staff advances, VAT records (as relevant), Income tax, pension and withholding taxes payable accounts.
Provide support to the Finance & Operations Manager in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package.
Prepare relevant journal vouchers in timely manner to address monthly financial reporting compliance issues raised by the Regional Office/Compliance team.
Support Finance & Operations Manager during any required audits.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance/Commerce and minimum 1 year for master or 3 years of degree working experience in accounting.
Experience of working with USAID projects preferable.
Skills & Abilities

Skills and abilities required to perform the essential job duties of this job are listed below. An addendum that clarifies additional skills and abilities for incumbents in this job may be used in addition to this description.

Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
Excellent knowledge of accounting systems e.g., QuickBooks
Ability to multi-task & work well with others.
Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent communication and writing skills in English
Attention to detail and accuracy.
This job description has been reviewed by Human Resources in conjunction with RTI Management. Subsequent revisions to this description must be reviewed by the Compensation Department. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Short listed candidates will be contacted only.

This job description has been reviewed by Human Resources in conjunction with RTI Management. Subsequent revisions to this description must be reviewed by the Compensation Department. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only
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2022-09-09