Accountant

Accountant
Reports to the Executive Director to ensure that the finances operate within the grants requirements and organization’s financial rules and regulations.
Cash Management and Forecasting

Conduct bank assessments
Prepare Cash Forecasts for the Office and present to Executive Director.
Monitor cash balances to ensure adequate resources are maintained to meet operating needs.

Accounting

Ensure that the financial accounting environment is in compliance with MEPI LAA policies and Procedures and local legal requirements.
Process Disbursements Requests approved by the Executive Director.
Maintain journal entries of wire transfers, receipts, expenses and all financial information on the accounting system.
Maintain accurate and complete accounting records.
Assure accuracy of supporting documentation and entries for accounts reporting
Organize and maintain accounting filing system
Prepare Bank Forms for payments
Prepare Bank Reconciliation
Keep informed about local laws related to taxes and exemptions

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
Prepare financial management reports.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
Monitor and support taxation issues.
Develop and maintain financial data bases.
Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Budgeting

Assist the Executive Director with budget development.
Maintain good working knowledge of all project budgets and applicable donor regulations.

Financial Management

Provide daily management of finance issues
Identify and remedy internal control weaknesses that impact MEPI LAA financial resources.
Ensure that deadlines are met.

Reporting

Prepare and submit the reports to the donors.
Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the end of the project.
Oversee the financial audits and assist to the meetings.

Experience

5 or more years of progressive financial management and accounting experience in a voluntary sector organization.
Knowledge and experience in US grants rules and regulations.