WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTRE
ACCOUNTANT Post Date: 22 Jun 09
World Agroforestry Centre – SEA Regional Office
Recruiting a Accountant, based in Bogor, Indonesia
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is one of a network of the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). As
a global leader in agroforestry research and development, ICRAF's
ultimate purpose is to improve human welfare by reducing poverty,
increasing cash income, improving food and nutritional security, and
increasing environmental resilience through improved agroforestry
systems. ICRAF has it's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and works in 21
countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.
In 1993, the World Agroforestry Centre opened a program for Southeast
Asia with Bogor, in Indonesia, as its regional headquarters. We
currently work in five Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia,
Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
The Position
The accountant facilitates the organization financial transactions in
proper manner in accordance to the Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles and the organization requirements (CGIAR, ICRAF, and
Donors) in order to provide timely and accurate financial information.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:
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To handle cash disbursements, cash flow, reporting and
reconciliation including:
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Ensure the transactions are carried out in accordance to
the Center's financial and administrative policies and procedures
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Ensure appropriate supporting documents for transactions
including receipts,
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Record financial transactions following proper
classification of accounts and grant budget lines in the SUN System
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To handle overtime, travel expenses and reconciliation of staff advances
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Analyze accruals & prepare monthly reconciliation
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To assist accounting of research contracts with other
institutions and students – more than 50 contracts per annum, this
includes:
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To review contracts to ensure terms and conditions in line
with ICRAF and Donor's requirements
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To prepare disbursement and liaise with collaborators
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To verify & record collaborators financial reports
(expenses and receipts) – validate and check against approved budget
per contracts
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To maintain collaborator database (proposal, contracts, reports,
phases of payment released to collaborators, liquidations of advance
payments) in the project management
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To maintain financial records/files and to facilitate project
annual audit and internal audit
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To provide financial information as requested by client (e.g.
project expenses, personal accounts)
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To assist grant reporting (spool data, prepare report)
Qualifications and Skills Required:
This position requires at least the following qualifications and capacities:
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S-1 or D3 Accounting
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Preferably has at least 2 years experience in related field
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Proficiency in written and spoken English
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Self motivated, willing to work independently, flexible and
able to work in a team
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Good analytical skills
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Having a good interpersonal skill
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Familiar with SUN SYSTEM and good computer & internet skills (MS Office)
Terms of offer
* This is a Nationally Professional Fixed Term position with a
competitive salary and benefits package.
* The contract is for a period of 1 (one) year, with possibility
of renewal, subject to assessment of performance, and availability of
resources.
Please submit your applications Human Resource Unit, ICRAF (Code
:Accountant) with relevant qualification, experiences, reference and a
recent photograph not later than May 31, 2009 to :
Email : y.rahmawati@cgiar.org OR Fax: (0251) 8625416.
Only short-listed applicants meeting the requirements stated above
will be contacted.
ICRAF believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly
encourage women to apply. We invite you to learn more about ICRAF and
the position at our web site : http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea
Career Level Middle
Qualification Diploma
Yr(s) Exp 2 year(s)
Job Category Accounting / Audit / Taxation - Accountant, Social
Services - Community / Non-profit Organization
Job Location DKI Jakarta - Jakarta
Salary Not Specified / Negotiable
Job Type Contract
