jr. Accountant (bookeeper)Systemantech Inc

Required Qualifications and Experience Education
University degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Sound knowledge of accounting systems and/or SAP plus generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls;
Experience in audit an advantage;
Knowledge in accounting and financial reporting system of IOM is an advantage;
Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications;
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Project Financial Report Review and Endorsement
· Support the review of project financial reports to verify compliance with donor agreement (budget, interest, funding, etc.) and reports are reconciled with PRISM Financials prior to donor submission;
· Facilitate timely endorsement of project financial reports received to ensure that reporting deadlines and requirements by Donors are satisfied;
· Provide guidance and assistance to COs on financial reporting requirements to donors if necessary (e.g. application of rules, calculation of interest);
· Calculate interest and provide certification for interest earned whenever applicable;
· Coordinate with other departments (MFS sub units, ROs, ACO, International Development Fund, etc.) to ensure conformity with specific donor reporting requirements;
· Verify compliance with donor reporting checklist;
· Maintain statistics of donor financial reports received and endorsed.
Month-End Closing Procedures
· Assist Regional Accountants in the review of month end balances of Offices to remind RMO/finance staff on the completion of monthend procedures and coordinate exceptions noted;
· Monitor and assist in the clearance of suspense accounts and completeness of payroll posting;
· Provide guidance to COs on subjects related to closing of accounts and report issues and errors encountered by COs closure including coordination to relevant units;
· Facilitate COs request for extension of access and coordinate with Regional Accounting Supervisor;
Accounting Returns Validation
· Assist Regional Accountants in monitoring timely receipt and completeness of accounting returns;
· Assist with the review of monthly accounting returns of Offices to ensure compliance with established standards and coordinate exceptions noted with COs;
· Input cash and bank data in PRISM to ensure complete and timely information as regards to cash and bank reconciliation status of Offices.
Others
· Travel to COs as may be required in the performance of assigned tasks;
· Provide assistance to PCST and PRISM Team on technical issues and enhancements in PRISM FI and HR;
· Perform other accounting functions as may be required.
Summary of role requirements:
Looking for candidates available to work on weekdays
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role