Accountant - Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation

Background

HELVETAS is the largest Swiss nongovernmental organization with a dual mandate for long term development and humanitarian response. It has been present in Moldova since 2018 implementing projects in the field of market systems development.

Starting date: ASAP
Duration: one year (with the possibility of an extension)

Employment rate: 100 %

Duty Station: Chisinau

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The position holder works under the direction of the Team Leader. He/she will work closely with the Finance Manager of the project office in Chisinau.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all financial transactions and cash payments of the projects
• Prepare monthly bank and cashbox reconciliations
• Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated
• Prepare monthly payroll based on information provided and timesheets; prepare payroll accrual entry
• Maintain benefits accrual documentation and prepare monthly benefits accrual entries
• Prepare the allocation journal entries (clearing of pool accounts)
• Check and monitor the financial transactions for contracts, consultants, advisers and service providers
• Organize and follow-up the cash planning and preparing fund requests
• Assist with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist with monthly consolidation to HO
• Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to HELVETAS procedures.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to HELVETAS and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
• Prepare and support all internal and external audits
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably NGO’s experience
• University degree in accounting, finance or a relevant business field
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software 1C (8.3 version: NGO module)
• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Fluent oral and written English skills
• Ability to be flexible and work in pressurised working environments

Application process
The willing candidates must submit their CV and intention letter in English to the following email: hr@optimproject.md. Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

References

Please indicate at least two references in your CV or application. References will be checked.

Deadline: 18.09.2022

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 days from receiving the CV.

This is a local position, therefore only citizens of the Republic of Moldova or others legally authorized to work in the country are eligible to apply. We reserve the right to choose the most suitable candidate.

Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation is committed to achieving workforce diversity with regard to gender, ethnolinguistic background, age, etc. Individuals from different minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Phone calls will not be accepted, and any attempts will automatically disqualify the candidates from the process.