Accountant for SUMII Jayapura

SCALING UP FOR MOST-AT-RISK POPULATION II (SUM II) is a USAID funded program
that will provide targeted assistance in organizational performance required
to scale-up effective, integrated HIV/AIDS interventions that lead to
substantial and measurable behavior change among Most-at Risk Populations
(MARPs) in targeted locations in Indonesia. The project is managed by
Training Resources Group, Inc. The organizational performance topics
include accountability, administration, advocacy, finance, governance,
knowledge management, leadership, management, monitoring and evaluation,
networking, partnership, policy development, resource mobilization,
strategic planning and transparency. SUM II will provide and monitor small
grants to qualified civil society organizations to support the scale-up of
integrated interventions in “hotspots” where there is a high concentration
of one or more MARP and high-risk behavior is prevalent.

SUM II is currently seeking qualified individuals with experience in
HIV/AIDS and Local stakeholders issues for following position:

*Accountant*

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*Location : Jayapura Office *

Report to : Finance and Administrative Officer and Papua Regional
Coordinator

*Summary of Responsibilities: *

Under the direction of SUM II Finance and Administrative Officer and Papua
Regional Coordinator, the Accountant is responsible for managing financial
transactions by the SUM II project for Papua Regional office, and to report
on a monthly or regular basis to Finance and Administrative Officer and East
Java Regional Coordinator. The Accountant is responsible for the accuracy
of these transactions so as to ensure USAID compliance. The Accountant is to
regularly assist the Finance and Administrative Officer and Papua Regional
Coordinator to review the financial system to identify aspects that can be
improved. Under this contract, the Accountant will be an employee of RTI
under the SUM II project.

*Detailed Tasks and Responsibilities* *:*

Under the supervision of the Finance and Administrative Officer and Papua
Regional Coordinator, the specific duties and activities of this job are as
follows:

1. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial
statements including monthly and annual accounts including:

·Bank/account reconciliation

·Journal entries and general ledger operations

·Monthly financial reports

·Accurate and timely financial reports

·Financial data bases

·Scanning of all financial documents and maintenance of quality for
reporting purposes

2. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with USAID
policies and procedures

3. Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met

4. Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting
control procedures

5. Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities

6. Execute petty cash and transactions and ensure its accuracy for
reporting purposes

7. Prepare, record and maintain all Petty Cash disbursement vouchers

8. On regular basis, under direction of the Finance and Administrative
Officer and East Java Regional Coordinator, review all incoming invoices

9. Assist the Finance and Administrative Officer and East Java Regional
Coordinator reviewing regional office financial reports and their supporting
documents

10. Assist the Finance and Administrative Officer and East Java Regional
Coordinator with preparation and coordination of the audit process

11. Manage filing of financial and accounting records

12. Assist the preparation of monthly non-expendable inventory changes of
SUM II project and conduct year-end physical office non-expendable inventory
count

13. Manage and calculate for the support staff (drivers, assistant overtime,
etc)

14. Perform other related finance and administrative tasks as required

*Qualifications*

1. S-1 degree in Accounting and has minimum two years of experience
performing similar duties as an Accountant.

2. Have knowledge in accounting, finance, and administration. Experience
in auditing will be preferable.

3. Good command of written and spoken Indonesian and English.

4. Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

5. High degree of adaptability to varied working environments and good
interpersonal and teamwork skills.

6. Experience in managing project/accounting/ financial management.
Experience in project financed by USAID is an advantage.

7. Good computer skills, including internet and email. Experience work
with accounting software will be an advantage.

*How to Apply*: Interested applicants should submit an update CV and cover
letter via e-mail to
*sum2-vacancy@ rti-indomd. rti.org*
* *(with the position title in the subject line). Deadline for
consideration is March 2, 2011, however applicants are encouraged to apply
as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.