Liberia Entrepreneurial & Economic Development Accountant Job Vacancy in Liberia

The Liberia Entrepreneurial & Economic Development (LEED) is seeking the services of an Accountant to work on LEED’s projects which are but not limited to Business Development Skills, Job Skills Training and Life Skills. Accountant will be responsible for providing financial information to management by researching
and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.

Key Duties and Accountabilities:
•Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
•Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
•Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
•Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, and other reports.
•Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
•Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
•Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
•Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
•Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
•Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
•Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
•Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
•Complies with local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
•Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
•Maintains donors and beneficiaries confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
•Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENT:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required)
•At least three (3) years work experience in Accounting is required
•Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Quickbook and Internet is required
•Excellent report writing and communication skills (required)
•Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
•Previous work experience with NGO is an advantage

Personal Characteristics:
•Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
•Professional appearance and demeanor are required
•Commitment to the mission of LEED
•Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Creative skills and a sense of humor

Application Procedure:
Interested persons can submit cover letter, CV and copies of documents to:
The HR/Admin Manager, LEED Liberia, Congo Town (Behind Former Kiss FM)
Monrovia, Montserrado County
E-mail: leed.liberia@gmail.com; copy: pokakbrown@yahoo.com

Application Deadline: May 7th, 2012

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