Chemonics seeks a short-term bookkeeper

*Chemonics International Inc*. a leading international consulting
firm,seeks experienced, short-term
*Bookkeeper* for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID), *Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS). *This
project aims to support the Government of Indonesia in improving the
sustained management of marine ecosystems by providing technical support
for key marine activities with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
(MMAF), local 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 are 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 daily Bank Reconciliation.

§    Assist Finance Manager to prepare payroll for all local staff based in
Jakarta.

§    Explain generally accepted accounting principles, USAID and Chemonics
regulations to staff and consultants, as necessary.

§    Perform other general bookkeeping duties as needed and other duties as
may be assigned by Finance Manager.
Reporting



The Bookkeeper reports directly to the Finance Manager. 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.

·         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.
  Time Frame

This short-term position is available in March 2013 for aapproximately 80
days level of effort. The IMACS project began on December 17, 2010 and ends
on September 29, 2014.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume
(references will not be contacted prior the interview) to
IMACSproject@gmail.com  as soon as possible but no later than February 18,
2013. Please indicate the "ST Bookkeeper" position in the subject line or
your application and CV will be ignored. Only strongest candidates will be
contacted and no telephone inquiries, please.