Vacancy - Senior Accountant

Vacancy announcement:

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL, an international non-profit organization, serves to bring aid and medical care to those in need worldwide, is looking for a Senior Accountant according to the terms below :

General Functions:

Under the direct supervision of Admin & Finance Manager the incumbent will monitor and track the budgetary, responsible for implementing and undertaking financial, accounting and cashiering activities, supports budgeting activities and the program in maintaining efficient financial systems/records. In particular he/she will:

Technical:

a.. Prepare, record and process accounts payable, cash disbursements and cash receipts to be reviewed by the Finance Manager.
b.. Process vendor invoices and correctly match with supporting documents.
c.. Ensure accuracy of invoices and work with vendors/staff to make necessary and appropriate changes.
d.. Issue timely payments to vendors.
e.. Process all cash advance requests and employee expense reports.
f.. Perform weekly counts of cash-on-hand, with Finance Manager or Country Manager, reconcile to Simply Accounting records.
g.. Prepare banking documentation (deposit/withdrawal slips) and reconcile all MTI Indonesian bank accounts on a monthly basis.
h.. Assure compliance with local government and agency regulations.
i.. Assist Program staff with annual budget preparation, monthly budget-to-actual analysis, and reporting requirements.
j.. Assist Finance Manager with monthly cash flow analysis and cash requirements; request drawdown of funds from HQ
k.. Assist HQ Finance Department staff with year-end financial audit.
l.. Handling Country Office IT, up date RAN database, and supervising PIS project.
Administrative:

a.. Work with HQ Information services department to maintain computer application records, ensure licensing compliance.
b.. Participate in the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to comply with financial and accounting regulations.
c.. Liaison with sub-recipient organizations and partners regarding financial accounting, reporting and regulations, advising as needed.
Reporting:

a.. Prepare monthly financial reports for accuracy and furnish to the Finance Manager, Country Manager and HQ Finance Department.

General:

a.. Provide financial training to local partners and project staff, as needed.
b.. Perform any other duty as requested by the Finance Manager.

Desirable Qualifications

1. University degree, preferably in Accounting, preferable with IT skill

2. Have professional education or experience in accounting and Non Government Organization, minimum of five years experience in financial management, accounting and budgeting

3. Willingness to travel in the field is a requirement.

4. Familiarity with financial oversight and public administration.

5. Good communication skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative, good analytical skills, ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds and in stressful conditions.

6. Thorough knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia and good knowledge of English.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting their application and a cover letter with the latest CV to hr@mti-indonesia.org not later than 20th January 2008.

Applicants must meet ALL requirements and will be based in Medan and assigned as local staff. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Due to urgent need, applications will be reviewed on a daily basis and candidates may be interviewed and position filled before the closing date.