Accountant - TB/HIVAIDS Global Fund project

Key Responsibilities:

Perform the accounting operations for the project.

• Ensure that the general ledger is accurate, with debit, credit and social charges accounts and balances.
• Ensure the financial integrity and accounting of World Vision Haiti.
• Process inter-company transactions in accordance with transfer agreements,
• Monitoring of the general ledger, investment, subsidy, and advance accounts for outstanding balances.
• Provide assistance, as needed, to the account manager on accounting matters.

Minimize the financial impacts related to cash flow, deferral and accounting of funds.

• Ensure the application of the accounting system, procedures and controls put in place.
• Apply the accounting systems, processes and controls of World Vision Haiti.
• Apply current policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of accounting policies for World Vision Haiti.

Ensure accurate external reporting.

• Ensure that financial and accounting reports are properly prepared and submitted on time.
• Provide accurate and timely monthly financial reports.
• Ensure that all departments and customer accounts are correctly indicated.
• Provide regularization reports, if necessary.

Reconciling World Vision Haiti bank accounts.

• Put in place mechanisms to reduce financial risks.
• Apply the organization's global accounting methods.
• Communicate the accounting policies, procedures and controls of World Vision Haiti.
• Prepare the end-of-month reconciliation statement.
• Prepare tax returns in accordance with local laws.
• Collaborate with audit staff on independent annual audits.

Comply with World Vision Haiti’s accounting policies and procedures, both written and unwritten, and report any instances of non-compliance.

• Adhere to World Vision policies and procedures and participate in devotional and chapel services
• Demonstration and active participation in chapel and devotional services.

Required Professional Experience

• Balanced combination of at least three years' experience in NGOs and non-profit organizations
• Experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Good knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sun System; advanced level in Microsoft Excel
• Being able to capitalize on key opportunities to mitigate business risks.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision
• Technical and supervisory expertise in the development of management systems, internal controls, policies and procedures
• Excellent working knowledge of GAAP and/or regulations and the requirements of government funders
• Able to articulate and communicate ideas clearly both verbally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a multicultural environment with multinational staff

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• The position requires the ability and willingness to undertake domestic travel up to 15% of the time.