General Objective:

Reporting to Finance Officer, the Accountant will manage the projects/programs accounting and financial controlling, compliant with WHH policies and procedures. 

Manage the projects/program’s accounting:

• Maintain accounting related data based on current accounting software.
• Fill up the check-book form as required per deadline.
• Prepare vouchers for book-keeping and (where responsible) indicate their cost classification.
• Verify correctness of vouchers, including supporting documents.
• Prepare and control the monthly project journal/balance sheet and send it to Welthungerhilfe office.
• Follow up on and arrange for a/c receivables and payables settlements (e.g. Payment of utilities).   

Control financial transactions:

• Verify the correctness of the cash book (petty cash and bank transactions) and report results.
• Verify the numerical correctness of contracts and execute payments.
• Provide necessary documents and reports for internal controlling. 

Assist the project’s/programs financial management:

•  In the absent of HR Officer, prepare monthly payment sheets for staff (Salaries and calculate daily allowances and overtime payments, process claims for travel expenses).
• Prepare financial declarations to the authorities.
• Provide necessary documents for the projects/programs financial planning. 
• Maintain the office inventory list online.
• Immediately report all problems involving finance and regulations.
• File all important documents regarding the projects/programs accounting and finances.

 Others:

              • Review partners Financial Reports and vouchers.

              • Monitoring cash flow.

             •  Monthly follow-up and review receivables.

             •  Daily update the procurement tracker concerning payments done.

             •  Scanning vouchers into FundsPro.

             •  Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general, with the character of this position. 

• Education required: Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or related field
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of related working experience. Preferably with NGOs.       

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

       Required:

• English Language skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense.”
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Organized and able to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
• Excellent in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Values collaboration and contributing to the shared goals and success of the team and Organization.