Accountant - Helvetas Swiss Intrecooperation

Job Title: Accountant

Deadline: 27.03.2022

Employer: 

The Emergency Response project is implemented by Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation. The employee will be contracted by Helvetas Moldova, the representation of Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation based in Chisinau. 

The duration of the contract is 3 months with possibility of extension. We offer attractive working conditions and integration in a dynamic environment.

Short information about the project 

Helvetas is an organisation specialised in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

Following the start of hostilities in Ukraine, Helvetas deployed a rapid response team to Moldova to assess the situation and initiate emergency assistance for refugees at border points and reception centres. We are currently reinforcing our operational presence to build up a comprehensive response to the current crisis, in close collaboration with Alliance2015 partners.

For setting up and managing the administrative support services for this response, we are looking for an experienced Accountant.

Helvetas has been present in Moldova since 2018 through its country office located in Chisinau with 9 staff. Currently, it is implementing projects in the field of market systems development in the agriculture (SDC Mandate).

Key Tasks

• Prepare all financial transactions and cash payments of HSI Moldova country office and projects
• Check and monitor the financial transactions for contracts, consultants, advisers and service providers
• Follow up the bank account and manage the cash box
• Register and prepare monthly journal of all expenditures
• Monthly bank and cash box reconciliation
• Organize and follow-up the cash planning and preparing fund requests 
• Manage payroll in line with operational requirements and ensure it is processed and reconciled in an accurate and timely manner
• Manage tax administration, and social and pension fund and medical insurance requirements by paying due taxes and contributions
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and internal rules
• Prepare and support all internal and external audits
• Keep good communication and understanding with HSI Moldova management and respond to their requirements in consultation with TL and PCs.

Key competences

• High work ethic, reliability and integrity
• Managerial skills and good self  management
• High sense of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong communication and coordination with the project team and the management
• Planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure; stress tolerance
• Contribute to positive image of the project reputation
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the Helvetas’ values and standards;.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Helvetas;
• Shares knowledge across the organisation and contributes to a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Fluent in Romanian, English, and Russian
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, Word.

Education and experience

• University degree in accounting, finance, economics, business studies;
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in similar positions/fields of work;
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems is required.
• Familiarity with the relevant public donors’ regulations will be considered as a plus.
• Knowledge of financial reporting software (1C 8.3 NGO module) is required.

References

Please indicate at least two references in your CV or application.

Application process

The willing candidates must submit their CV and motivation letter to the following email: hr@optimproject.md . Please write in the subject of the email for which position you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. References will be checked.

Deadline: 27.03.2022

This is a local position, therefore only citizens of the Republic of Moldova or others legally authorized to work in the country are eligible to apply. We reserve the right to choose the most suitable candidate.

Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation is committed to achieving workforce diversity with regard to gender, ethnolinguistic background, age, etc. Individuals from different minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Phone calls will not be accepted, and any attempts will automatically disqualify the candidates from the process.