FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA International is seeking a Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable. S/he will be responsible for all matters related to compiling and processing vendor and consultant invoices, and all employee expense reports which include tracking all incoming invoices and expense reports, obtaining departmental approvals, making entries into the AP accounting software, and producing weekly check payments.
FINCA International is seeking a Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable. S/he will be responsible for all matters related to compiling and processing vendor and consultant invoices, and all employee expense reports which include tracking all incoming invoices and expense reports, obtaining departmental approvals, making entries into the AP accounting software, and producing weekly check payments.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Accounts payable basic duties:
- Maintain accurate invoice tracking, promptly distribute invoices to appropriate departmental personnel for coding and approval, and ensure that invoices/expense reports are processed accurately and in a timely manner;
- Provide supervisor detailed background on vendor or voucher problems and assist in the prompt resolution of outstanding issues when necessary through researching AP files, review Costpoint entries, and discussion with departmental contacts.
- A/P processing:
- Review and enter into Costpoint, all requests for payment daily including invoices, travel advances, all expense reports, wire transfers, and check requests. Review and enter all requests for purchase orders (P.O.) into Costpoint;
- Distribute invoices to appropriate departments for coding and approval.
- Other duties as assigned:
- Processing monthly liquidations from grant accountants;
- Reverse/reclassify processed vouchers/invoices when needed.
Qualifications:
- BS in Accounting or 3 years related experience;
- Accounts payable experience and understating relationship of AP with general ledger;
- Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills to work successfully across functional lines;
- Fluency in English;
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Access 97, Power Point, Lotus Notes.
Closing Date: 03 Aug 2014
