Bookkeeper for Chemonics in Kendari

Chemonics International Inc. seeks a Bookkeeper to be located in Kendari, Sulawesi for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) project. This project provides technical support for improving key marine and fisheries sector components with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), local governments, coastal communities, and the private sector.

*Specific requirements*

The IMACS bookkeeper will have primary responsibility of assisting with all project bookkeeping tasks and perform basic financial functions. Detail job responsibilities listed below include, but not limited to, the following:

§ Receive invoices from vendors and manage and ensure timely payment by the project.

§ Prepare documentation for all payment transactions (except payment mobile phones, office telephone and electricity), including but not limited to vouchers, checks and transfer forms. Ensure that appropriate documentation and approvals are obtained.

§ Maintain the project’s accounting files system. Make sure that all vouchers are in order, completed properly and have bank slips/copy of checks attached.

§ Maintain the tax files for the project, recorded and paid in timely manner.

§ Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliation and Responsible for cash management including account receiveable and account payable

§ Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP), USAID and Chemonics Policy and regulations to staff and consultants, as necessary.

§ Perform other general bookkeeping duties as well as administration task if needed and other duties as may be assigned by Finance Manager.

Reporting

The Bookkeeper reports directly to the Regional Office Director. He/She will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the status of project activities toward expected results, as well as other reports as required.

Qualifications

· Excellent organizational and bookkeeping skills

· Minimum two years of experience as bookkeeper or finance officer in international organization. USAID experience will be an advantage.

· Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and attention to detail.

· Proficiency in MS `Office software including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Also, experience with accounting software programs such as QuickBooks

· Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, rules and regulations is an advantage.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume with the subject “Bookkeeper - Kendari” to IMACSproject@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than July 25, 2011. Only short list candidate will be contacted.