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Post Description:  Assistant Accountant (AA)

Background

The Corporate Services Division is responsible for the provision of support services to the Organisation through the areas of Human Resources & Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Information Resources and Media & Publications.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Maintain, update and reconcile the following on a periodic basis:

• All bank accounts;
• Petty cash and all relevant records;
• Fixed Assets Register;
• Finance section stationery supplies;

2. Check and ensure all processes are in order on a periodic basis:

• Daily receipts and bankings;
• Daily cash book postings;
• Monthly Accounts payable adjustments;
• Payroll calculations;

3. Follow up payment and process outstanding accounts receivable invoices;

4. Reconcile general ledger accounts as and when required;

5. Assist in the following areas:

• Preparation of financial reports;
• Coordination of work and monitoring process of Finance Staff;
• Supervision of the work and performance of Finance Staff when necessary;

6. Other duties assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Accounting or relevant discipline from a recognised institution (A university degree in a relevant discipline would be an advantage);
• At least five years relevant experience in accounting and financial management work;
• Excellent experience in computerised accounting systems and Excel spreadsheets ;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high command of spoken and written English;
• Demonstrated ability to meet work-plan deadlines with minimal supervision;

Highly Desirable

• Work experience in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

Basic salary ranges from SAT$31,296 to SAT$47,142 depending on qualifications and experience. Other attractive staff entitlements such as medical benefits, life & personal accident insurance, etc. will be available to the successful candidate. Full details of the post’s responsibilities, requirements and remuneration package can be obtained by contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: 20231, or direct Email: luanac@sprep.org

Applications

Applications should include:

• A detailed curriculum vitae containing full personal details, qualifications and experience relevant for the position; previous and current appointments with salaries and names and contact addresses/numbers/E-mail of three professional referees who are prepared to provide testimonials.
• Available references from at least three recent employers and/or supervisors
• A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met.
• Copies of academic qualifications.

The Director

SPREP                                                    Telephone: (685) 21 929

P O Box 240                                             Fax: (685) 20 231

Apia                                                         Email: SPREP@sprep.org

Samoa

Closing Date: 22 October 2008. Late applications will not be considered.