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Diakonie Katastrphenhilfe, Haiti office, seeks 2 independent, experienced and motivated individuals with international experience in NGO accounting and a strong knowledge of the accounting software « Simply Accounting » to take on the responsibilities of unmingling CRC’s accounting. The CRC Accountant’s functions will be rebooking expenses, finding and attending inter project loan gaps, reallocating inter fund loans, balancing the accounts and other tasks as assigned by their supervisor, the Head of Resources. The Consultants will the helped/ supervised at some point by DKH Haiti office’s finance team. The accountants must be able to work effectively under pressure without constant supervision and must be team workers.

Job Responsibilities:
• Review, rectify and balance the CRC accounts ;
•Work closely with DKH finance team ;
•Respect DHK policies, procedures and financial models related to project spendings, planning, reporting, accounting and financial controls ;
• Conducts reviews of projects finances/accounts ;
• Willing to work Monday through Friday and probably on Saturdays as well (TBD) ;
• Review bank vouchers and other dicuments to determine interproject loans and bring amendements to the General Ledger ;
• Review and get familiar with the accounting system and previous financial reports ;
• Reviews deferred and unbilled revenue accounts, billings, financial reports and transactions, advance reconciliations, and transfers.

Consultants’ Qualifications:
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or/and audit operations, with al least two (2) years or more in a nonprofit organization (NGO);
• A minimum of a Bachelor degree in, finance, audit or/and accounting with ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant qualifications ;
• Experience with international project accounting ;
• Track record of managing multiple priorities across multiple platforms with tight deadlines with strong problem solving skills ;
• Strong team building and self management skills ;
• Ability to work well with staff in other departments across the organization ;
• Proven knowledge of automated accounting systems « Simply Accounting » ;
• Knowledge in budgeting and financial reporting ;
• Strong spreadsheet and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products required ;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong and effective communicator internally and externally ;
• Excellent written and oral French communication skills to effectively interact with staff regarding detailed financial information, and business-related inquiries into financial matters in a diverse multicultural environment ;
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork in a fast-paced work environment ;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed ;
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks ;
• Adaptable and flexible.

Desired Additional Qulaifications
• Fluency in English.

Accountant’s Profile :
In order to meet deadlines we require 2 highly qualified consultants (accountants) (Men / Women) with international finance background preferably with NGOs and currently living in Haiti. The consultant must be willing and available to work long weeks for 2, 5 months to meet deadlines appointed by HQ.