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| Accountant | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kabul, |
| Categories | Finance, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-06-29 | Close Date | 2022-07-13 |
| Vacancy No | R2141 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | One Year ( Extendable) |
| Education | Bachelor Degree | Experience | 5 Years |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As Per NTA Salary Scale |
About Company
About (MSH) Management Sciences for Health: MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Accountant is responsible for assisting the Senior Accountant with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately of the donor against fraud, loss or misuse. The Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all transactions are entered accurately and timely into Quickbooks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH accounting policies and procedures, and donor requirements. The Accountant is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s ethical conduct and procurement integrity standards in all activities.
Accounting
• Preparation of payment vouchers and transactions in QuickBooks
• Prepare payment vouchers.
• Properly code all transactions.
• Control and enter all expenses from the petty cash.
• Payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field.
• Assure balances of unused portions of advances are timely deposited into MSH bank accounts.
• Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account.
• Post expenses, deposits, advances, receivables, prepaids, payables, and liabilities in QuickBooks
• Ensure proper documentation is filed with vouchers and maintained as per MSH and donor policy
• Prepare forms for payments of taxes and social security, as required.
• Other tasks as requested by supervisor.
• Familiar with Tax policy and forms of Afghanistan
Account Reconciliations
• Timely reconciliation of advances, including review of receipts.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Reconcile liability and other accounts as required.
Payroll processes and compulsory insurances
• Manage timesheets for office staff ensuring timely submission, approval accuracy and filing.
• Work with the Senior Accountant to provide related information to payroll service company (in certain countries) on salary and insurances, review their calculations and work on related issues.
• Work with the Senior Accountant to arrange timely payments for salary and insurance contributions.
Other
• Any additional work as assigned.
Job Requirement
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School / ACCA part qualified.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years of work experience as an accountant in a similar work organization.
Prior work experience with U. S. Government and non-USG, foundations, or other donors.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Experience in the use of accounting software (Quickbooks preferred).
Good account reconciliation skills, including bank accounts, advance accounts and payroll related liability accounts.Demonstrated ability to independently analyse balance sheet and expense account transactions and post required adjusting/allocation journal entries.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), word processing.
Understanding of the tenets of cash control and asset management, and must be able to complete timely and accurate account reconciliations.
COMPETENCIES:
Excellent written and oral communication skills both in local languages and English. Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff.
Submission Guideline
Interested candidates should apply through the below link and submit an application form for positions they are suitably qualified for.
https://msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Afghanistan-Kabul/Accountant_R2141
Please click the employment opportunities tab and select Afghanistan from the list of countries. A list of positions will appear, please select those you wish to apply for. Candidates who do not apply through the above-mentioned link will not be considered for the shortlist. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap