About PRF

While working in close cooperation with the other divisions within the project and under direct supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration Division, the Accountant Assistant/Cashier shall perform the following main tasks:

Take responsibility for the safe custody of petty cash and supporting documents;
Prepare and inspect daily petty cash disbursement documents and maintain a record of all related documents and necessary reimbursements;
Prepare cheques and manage the PRF cheque account, including a data record making and maintaining of all related documents;
Take responsibility for all local banking, bank transfers and the preparation of all related documents, reports and reconciliations;
Take responsibility for preparing and properly recording and receipt of all salary and tax payments made monthly for the PRF staff;
Prepare and keep accurate accounts and records of all bookkeeping records, assisting in the preparation and maintenance of journal entries, etc. for recording all PRF income and expenditure;
Assist in preparation of statement of expenditure (SOE) reports and fund replenishment requests;
Assist in checking and reconciling of accounts and records, and data entry into Excel and/or ACCPAC, as required;
Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports;
Work with admin. staff to check details of project assets and so assist in maintaining and updating assets register;
Assist in all financial and administrative audits, as required;
Visit the provincial offices and do the internal audit as required;

Degree in accounting/finance;
3 year of experience in project accounting and financial reporting;
Familiarity with government and foreign-funded project operations;
Experience with World Bank or other loan/donor-financed projects is highly desirable;
Comprehensive computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and other software;
Experience with a computerized accounting package such as ACCPAC or other system is highly desirable;
Good English speaking and writing abilities;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Willingness to work occasionally in rural areas;
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.