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Post Description:  Assistant Accountant (AA)

Responsibilities:

 The AA is responsible to the Corporate Services Manager, under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager, for the efficient performance of the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile all bank accounts monthly;

• Maintain petty cash and relevant records;

•  Check daily receipts and daily bankings;

•  Check and confirm daily cash book postings;

•  Check and confirm accounts payable adjustments monthly;

•  Check and confirm payroll calculations;

•  Maintain and update values of fixed assets register;

•  Process accounts receivable invoices when required;

•  Follow up payment of outstanding accounts receivable invoices;

•  Maintain and order Finance section stationery supplies when necessary;

•  Reconcile general ledger accounts as when required;

•  Respond to queries from officers; and

•  Perform other general accounts work, as required.

•  Back up support and other responsibilities as required:

•  Assist in preparation of financial reports;

•  Assist in coordination of work and the monitoring process of Finance Staff;

•  Assist in the supervision of the work and performance of Finance Staff in the absence of the Finance Manager or Project Accountant on duty travel, annual or sick leave; and

•  Relieve the Project Accountant, when necessary;

SELECTION CRITERIA:

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 should include:

1. 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 ddresses/numbers/e-mail of three professional referees who are prepared to provide testimonials.

2. A statement to address how each Essential Selection Criteria is met.

3. Available references from at least three recent employers and/or supervisors.

4. Copies of academic qualifications.

All applications to be clearly marked “Application for Assistant Accountant” and addressed to: The Director, SPREP, P O Box 240 , Apia .

Closing date: Wednesday, 26 June 2009. Late applications will not be considered.