Accountant

REPORTS TO: Haiti Finance and Systems Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The accountant is responsible for Haiti accounting, expenditures, book keeping and payroll activities in Haiti.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain detailed records for all financial transactions;
• Perform daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and expense reports, reconcile cash-on-hand and monthly bank reconciliation;
• Provide required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to Finance and Systems Manager and Headquarters; Prepare and submit month-end reports to Headquarters regarding country-wide operations in a timely fashion;
• Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance to accounting policies;
• Review and approve financial transactions for field operations based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, cash advances, transfers, etc.);
• Process payroll for staff;
• Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at base;
• Ensure all cash is reconciled on a weekly basis, reporting any over/under to country office and investigate any over/under situations and report to the Country Program Director;
• Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and remaining cash at month’s end;
• Provide support to staff regarding financial policies/practices and related areas as required;
• Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements;
• Assist on the processing and support of the administrative part of the grant making process for the HRD including filing of all grants and Memos of Understanding materials and the follow ups.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
• Stays abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning of the field.
• Works effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based culture of work; performs all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect; becomes familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission and goals.