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25 Mar 2014

Temporary Senior Accountant

ADRA – Posted by ADRA –  Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

Job Description

Senior Accountant
Position Information
Organization Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Lao PDR
Supervisor/Reporting to Country Director
Title Senior Accountant
Sector Finance
Location Vientiane
Type of Employment Regular Contract
Salary Negotiable
Duration 12 months

General Purpose of Position:
The senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyze financial data and prepare monthly/annual administrative and project statements in a timely manner
  • Prepare regular financial management reports
  • Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors, as needed
  • Prepare the annual administrative budget in consultation with the Country Director
  • Assist the Program Director with preparation of budgets for funding proposals
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings
  • Establish, maintain, and monitor accounting control procedures
  • Ensure financial records and complete supporting documentation are maintained in compliance with GAAP and ADRA internal policies and practice
  • Maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and petty cash
  • Review and reconcile all bank accounts
  • Manage cash flow according to policy
  • Oversee bookkeeping procedures, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
  • Ensure that personnel and financial information is stored securely in compliance with policy
  • Manage acquisition of capital assets and ensure assets are properly recorded, amortized and disposed of properly
  • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
  • Provide continuous management of budget and forecast activities
  • Direct preparation of payroll for all projects and administration
  • Monitor and support taxation issues
  • Develop and maintain financial databases
  • Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of income and expenses
  • Analyze financial information to develop efficient use of resources and procedures
  • Any other administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Education / Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or higher with major in accounting/finance
  • Minimum of three years work experience in management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation, etc.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting applications
  • Native Lao language skills and good English language skills required

How to Apply

A letter of intent and CV should be sent in a sealed envelope or email to  latdavanh@adralaos.org orkeopalina@adralaos.org before March 28 to ADRA Laos, attention: ADRA Laos Program Officer, Ban Phonthan, Xaysetha District, Vientiane Capital, PO Box 5000, Vientiane, Lao PDR.  Tel: 021 264611-2 Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview and applications will not be returned. 

Job Categories: Accounting/Finance. Job Types: Temporary. Job Tags: senior accountant.

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