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J/P HRO is a non-profit organization dedicated to help lift the nation of Haiti out of the rubble and give the Haitian people a better life, is seeking experienced professionals for several exciting opportunities as part of its response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

The accounting clerks will join the Finance Team strengthen the team and help us keep up with the daily demands. The permanent clerk will focus on the current day-to-day tasks in the Finance Office, while the holder of the temporary position will mainly focus on assisting preparation for the 2011 audit. This position will be the subject of evaluation before the termination of the 3 month period with a view to considering whether it should be made a permanent position.

o Assist with preparation of vouchers for bookkeeping
o Assist with filing of vouchers
o Copying of vouchers for donor files
o Filing of salary documentation per employee
o Filing of time sheets per employee
o Filing of Cash for Production documentation
o Assist with copying of documentation for cheque disbursements
o Collection of signatures on checks

- High School diploma (Baccalaureate) necessary
- An education with some content in accounting would be desirable
- Preferably 1-2 years of work experience – preferably in an accounting or filing environment.
- Ability to give attention to detail
- Experience working in working in a stressful environment (desirable)
- Familiarity with the Haitian context
- Fluency in Creole and French (required)
- Good level of competence in spoken and written English (desired)

- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of diplomas and/or certificates

- Commitment to J/P HRO standards and principles
- Strong organizational, negotiation, interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability work as part of a multi-cultural team
- Flexible, adaptable and patient
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure