Vacancy Announceent from ACDI/VOCA project in Timor-Leste

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ACDI/VOCA is an international development organization seeking to hire an experienced Finance Manager for its U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Food for Progress Program. Position is based in Dili, Timor-Leste and will manage the accounting, procurement, payroll, budget tracking, and financial reporting functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

§  Set up all accounting systems, internal controls and financial reporting.

§  Handle day-to-day financial and accounting transactions, review payments requests and cash disbursements and ensure approvals and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

§  Handle all vendors and suppliers accounts and prepare payroll payments for the local staff, including tax withholding and reporting.

§  Prepare general ledgers, accounts statements, trial balances, including invoices, journal entries and account reconciliation.

§  Prepare and submit complete, accurate and timely financial reports, including support documentation.  

§  Track budget expenditures with global office and assist with financial planning of program resources. 

§  Maintain excellent accounting standards and controls, including audit ready financial records and accounting systems; enforce rigorous accounting policies & procedures; and adhere to donor regulations.

Ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, a minimum of five years accounting experience, and previous experience working in an international organization. Candidate should also have:

§  Knowledge of international accounting standards and practices.

§  General understanding of QuickBooks or other comparable accounting software and Excel spreadsheet applications.

§  Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including attention to accounting detail, computer know-how, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

§  Proficient verbal and written command of the English language.

§  High integrity, reliability and honesty.

Salary will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, education, previous salary and work history.

Qualified candidates may e-mail an English version of their CV (resume), along with a cover letter stating their interest and three references (including names, work relationship and contact information) to acdivoca.TL@gmail.com by April 15^th, 2011. Position starts in April/May 2011. Female candidates are equally encouraged to apply.

For 46 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional countries to succeed in the global economy. Our organization delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development, community stabilization and development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. Learn more about ACDI/VOCA by visiting our website at www.acdivoca.org