Founded in 1996, the Haitian Education and Leadership Program (HELP) is an organization committed to providing scholarships and mentorship programs to deserving and underprivileged Haitian students, helping them reach their full potential and become agents of change in Haiti.

HELP stands out for its integrated approach, which combines:

Comprehensive scholarships covering tuition, school supplies, and other essential academic expenses,

Mentoring and support programs designed to enhance academic success and develop leadership and civic engagement skills.

Since its founding, HELP has enabled more than 325 students to complete their university education, while building a strong network of young professionals and leaders committed to creating a more equitable and sustainable Haitian society.

Joining HELP means contributing to this ambitious and hopeful mission for future generations.

Overview of the Position

The Senior Accountant has primary responsibility for preparing on a monthly basis the income reconciliation, reviewing and processing bills, invoices and requests documents, performing accounting tasks in the day-to-day operations in the Haiti Office.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Accounting Responsibilities

Ensure that all expenditures are made in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles and HELP’s mission.

Monthly preparation of account payables reconciliation.

Purchase Request (PR) for all credit cards transactions monthly.

Ensure that all invoices are paid on time.

Ensure that all requests are correctly documented before writing Checks.

Perform data entry in Intacct and ensure all transactions are properly booked.

Follow up with Administration on pending invoices to pay.

Classify and post supporting documents on Dropbox.

Assist the Senior Accountants in all specific tasks.

Assist in preparing documents of support for end-of-year Audit.

Follow up with NY Office on credit cards transactions in the US.

Support to overall HELP activities:

Provide additional support as needed and requested by the HELP Direction (e.g. Donor visits, Outreach, fundraising, participation in meetings and HELP activities, participating on interview panels for staff and students, etc).

Qualifications:

a) Bachelor’s degree in accounting / Finance.
b) At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting / preferably NGO or International Organization.
c) Be able to work under pressure.
d) Fluent in French & English

Indicators of Performance:

These indicators are used to guide the performance evaluation for this position. Please note, that these indices are not exhaustive, but they are meant to help the Accountant prioritize her/his work and for his/her supervisor to follow his/her performance:
1. Accuracy of financial transactions (e.g. appropriate documentation, accurate data on Intacct, timely filing).
2. Submission on timely fashion of the A/P reconciliations and credit cards transactions for HELP and appropriate journal entries.
3. Proactive in communicating and resolving issues.
4. Level of discretion in working with sensitive information.

Our office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Complete Application File:
Cover letter

Updated résumé/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Copies of diplomas and training certificates

University degree(s)

Certificates or attestations of continuing education/training

Work certificates or letters of employment

Proof of previous professional experience, preferably on official letterhead

Professional references

Copy of an official identification document

National ID card or passport

Any specific document requested in the job posting

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