Finance Assistant 2021 Job at Chemonics International… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Chemonics International.
Description:
Chemonics International, Inc. is a private international development firm based in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1975 by Thurston F. Teele as a subsidiary of Erly Industries.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the processing of accounting transactions according to the general principles of accounting and adhere to home office field accounting manual procedures.
- Facilitate the provision of information and documentation during audits.
- Enter accounting transactions into the accounting software (ABACUS).
- Maintain the project’s accounting files (physical and electronic). Make sure all vouchers are in order, completed properly and have bank slips/copy of checks attached
- Support payroll processing each month for Chemonics employees and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms, as required.
- Liaise with the income tax authority and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis, as required.
- Serve as a point of contact with the home office Field Accounting and Support Team (FAST) representative.
- Prepare coding sheets before they are sent to the Finance Manager and/or Team Leader for review and approval.
- Prepare monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures.
- Explain generally accepted accounting principles, FCDO, and Chemonics regulations to staff and consultants, as necessary.
- Follow client and Chemonics policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform other general bookkeeping duties as needed and other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Education, or related field.
- 3 years of demonstrated experience and success.
- CPA IV qualifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software with a bias in Ms. Excel, PDF and other collaboration tools.
- Working knowledge in ERP preferred. Abacus’s accounting system experience is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of FCDO or USAID financial and management systems, regulations, and reporting requirements is preferred but not necessary.
How to Apply
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to [email protected]
Note: Use Finance Assistant as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline: 30th December 2021.
