OB DESCRIPTION: Junior Finance Specialist

Introduction

International NGO seeks a professional to serve as Junior Finance Specialist. The Junior Finance Specialist is an entry-level position in the project field office Finance Unit. The Junior Finance Specialist is assigned diverse tasks related to accounting and support operations such as processes related to tax compliance and assisting in complying with general finance procedures and regulations.

Supervision Received and Exercised

The Junior Finance Specialist will report to the Finance Manager; however, receives instructions from the office Director.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed in each category below are not exhaustive but are representative of the range of duties and responsibilities for the position.

· Review, verify and process invoices on a daily basis to elaborate the required internal procedure for approval to process payments.

· Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

· Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices

· Sort, code and enter accounts payable data

· Find and use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies

· Maintain accounting, financial and fiscal files and records in printing updated.

· Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts

· Assist in month end reporting procedures

· Assist in the preparation of tax computations

· Oversees the field office inventories

· Maintains a register all accounting files with an assigned number

· Assist in compiling data for monthly reports

· Tracks the use of tax exonerations according to category and amount approved

· Other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

Qualifications and Experience

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, business administration or related field is required.

Experience

A minimum of one year demonstrated experience in accounting in development projects, or business offices is required;

Specific Knowledge

Good knowledge of accounting principles.

Knowledge of Honduran laws regarding taxes and local reporting requirements and familiarity with Honduran tax processes.

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs are required.

Skills

Must be skilled in using office software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software

Must be skilled in organizing tasks and timelines with multiple deadlines, setting priorities and problem solving to mitigate conflicting deadlines.

Bilingual (Spanish-Englis)

After screening applications only candidates that meet the selection criteria will be contacted. Submit your resume to [email protected] no later than June 25, 2024 at 11.00 a.m.