jr. accountant ( Bookkeeper)Asia Peopleworks

Job description
Context:Under the direct supervision of the Regional Accounting Supervisor and overall supervision of the RAS National Accounting Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the review of Missions' accounts including but not limited to: general accounting work, donor financial report review and endorsement, and month-end review to ensure compliance with the overall accounting regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
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.
Education:University degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: Php27,000.00 - Php35,000.00 per month
Summary of role requirements:
Flexible hours available
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role