Senior accountant

Application by	27 Jun, 2013
Project Status:	call-offs within our framework
Project Title	Global Fund Fiscal Agent
Period of Project:
Duration of assignment:	12 months (renewable)
Country:	African countries
Job Code	AFR-UEB13GFATM-accountant

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Project Description:

Different institutions (NGO’s) will receive a grant from the Global Fund (GF)   The Fiscal Agent shall act on behalf of the GF to provide a broad range of financial management services to implement the projects funded with the Grant funds (the “Program”). In this capacity the Fiscal Agent shall diligently oversee, discharge and perform all services necessary to achieve the optimum value for the monies expended by GF, while ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted in strict compliance with principles, rules and procedures set out in the its Agreements.

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Fiscal Agent Manager (FAM), the Senior Accounting Specialist (SAS) will be responsible for various aspects of general ledger accounting and financial reporting including: Supporting the Fiscal Agent Manager in recommending, implementing and maintaining fiduciary control processes Supporting the Senior Payment Specialist with commitment and A/P accounting functions Supervising and training a small team of Local Professional Accountants to assist with system requirements and reporting Maintaining the accounting system including voucher definitions, vendor database, fixes assets, foreign exchange, payment control, and overseeing enhancements to the accounting software Maintenance of the charts of accounts Voucher control, GL posting and monthly closing, reconciliation and reporting  Perform all bank reconciliation Prepare all financial reports for submission to multiple recipients Team participation in project requirements such as Audit Plans  Cash forecasting All Bank accounts, reconciliations and cash reporting Maintenance of a filing system (physical and electronic) for all original payment documents. VAT issues Final approval and authorization of all payments; Conduct payments procedures education programs

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Qualifications:

The Senior accountant will at a minimum possess the following qualifications, skills and professional experience: Master in Business Administration / Finance and Accounting and/or Certified Public/Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CA or CPA) Significant audit experience is an advantage. Training in business, economics, finance, accounting, public administration, or related field. Professional accounting qualification or specialized training. Minimum 8 years or more of experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial management and reporting. Excellent working experience in payment operations, funds control, cash and commitment management, internal controls and international accounting standards Excellent working experience with automated financial management applications. Experience with Sun Systems is an advantage. Previous working experience with international donors  Knowledge and experience of contract and procurement procedures would be an advantage Fluent in French and English – reading, writing and speaking. Fluency in French or Portuguese, if required by the location Advanced proficiency in MS Office –Excel, Word and Power Point. Working experience in Africa

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Contact Person:	Andrea Leber
Contact:	leber@gfa-group.de