The Catholic Reliefs Services is looking for a dynamic, loyal and honest accountant for its Finances Department.

PRIMARY RESPONSABILITIES:


Prepare Cash disbursement and Receipts transactions. Maintain Inter Funds payable/ Receivable accounts. Prepare bank reconciliations. Issue bids for sales of US dollar. Keep the cash position statement.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transaction Documentation:

1. Prepare disbursement vouchers for all funds.
2. Verify accuracy of the supporting documents.
3. Check that payment requests are made according to agreement and from the appropriate fund/ project.
4. Maintain project agreements, contract agreements and other valuable payment documents in file for reference.
5. Ensure that authorized personnel approve payment requests.
6. Verify correctness of account codes and T codes in all supporting documents.
7. Write the checks for disbursement vouchers and submit for verification.
8. Prepare Cash Flow for Les Cayes.
9. Prepare weekly cash balance report for all bank accounts.
10. Prepare request for check book to the banks when necessary.
11. Prepare letters to banks for the transfer of funds and other issues,
12. Advise the cashier to collect debit and credit advices from banks and follow up recording of bank service charges in the appropriate fund/project.
13. Perform other duties as necessary.

Fund & Cash Monitoring

1. Track inter-fund activities and ensure that journal vouchers are established properly to reflect those transactions in monthly Financial Reports.
2. Follow up the settlement of inter fund payables and receivables at least within one month of the transactions,
3. Analyze the cash need of the office and recommend additional wire transfer requests from HQ,
4. Manage the sales of US dollar and ensure timely deposit of the local currency in respective bank accounts,
5. Ensure that cash balance report is up dated and reflects the current balance for all accounts.



BACK-UP RESPONSABILITIES

1. Back up in finalizing and reconciling reports for donors with segregated bank accounts and the regular reporting,
2. Replace the position of Accountant – Payroll in the absence of the position holder.
3. Other duties as necessary and as required.

• University degree or equivalent experience in accounting.

• Three years experience in a similar position.

• Previous professional experience in payroll preparation and benefits administration (preferably at least two years)

• Familiarity with Haitian labor and tax laws.

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel), Sun System a plus.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Written and spoken French language skills. Basic English language skills.



Principes du CRS liés au poste :

1- Dignité de la personne humaine. 2- Bien commun. 3-Option pour les pauvres. 4- Attitude positive, tournée vers l’action.

Les candidats intéressés sont priés d’acheminer leur dossier complet (CV, lettre de couverture, copie des diplômes) avec la mention FIN--COMP--0709, le 17 Juillet 2009 au plus tard,

2009-07-17