URGENTLY HIRING
Samdhana Institute is looking for
FINANCE OFFICER
(CDO Based)
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Overall Purpose of the Position:
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance and Admin Manager will ensure the accuracy and completeness of Samdhana accounting records and will have primary responsibility for managing the monthly accounting cycle.
Responsibilities:
Finance Management:
1. Daily management of the accounting officer.
2. Oversee daily cash count with the finance assistant for Disbursement.
3. Manage the month end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger, sub journals and all supporting documentation in all transactions.
4. Primary responsibility for maintaining the general ledger software files, including set up and maintenance of new project accounts, regular back up of files, etc.
5. Review sub journals and upload data to the general ledger.
6. Prepare revenue recognition entries and other final closing journal entries.
7. Enter, post, and maintain filing of monthly journal entries.
8. Prepare month end balance sheet account reconciliations.
9. Assists Finance Manager in preparing financial reports to be submitted both to the management and finance committee
10. Coordinate the preparation and ensure the on-time submission of the monthly reporting package to FM.
11. Oversee the maintenance of all accounting records, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and safeguarded.
12. Assist in the training and support of the finance assistants, including answering daily questions, training new hires, making field visits, etc.
13. Monitor cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests from; prepare consolidated cash flow requests to Donor.
14. Submit a monthly report to the finance manager on all accounts receivables, accounts payables. Reports should reflect aging of all accounts including all advances of employees, partners and third partner. These include unliquidated personnel advances; partners advances/status of financial reports, inter-project transactions
15. Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for review by the Finance Manager on a monthly basis
16. Prepares an annual Bureau of Internal Revenue Alpha listing for compensation and expanded withholding tax and ensures the timely submission to the BIR;
17. Preparation and filing of monthly tax returns to the relevant authorities, as follows;
18. Organize and update the organization’s tax policies
19. Assist the Finance Manager in responding to audit inquiries.
20. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Samdhana and to not jeopardize its Samdhana mission.
21. Attends regular monthly meetings.
Team Management
22. Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
23. Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
24. Contribute to finance team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
Other:
And other assignments that may be given by the Executive Director
Qualifications
• Graduate of BS Accountancy, Management Accounting, BSBA Finance or any related course (preferably CPA)
• Must have at least 2-3 years of working experience preferably in an NGO Context
• Strong interpersonal, leadership,
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and QB
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Must be proactive, a self-starter, able to prioritize tasks, and have the ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to understand transactional processes and implement improvements
• Must be team player / able to work well with others in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Ability to identify and communicate problems and discuss various solutions *Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Terms and Conditions
a. Full time role
b. Duty station will be in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
c. Start date: Immediately
Application procedures
• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a letter of interest highlighting the suitability for and the potential contribution to the position, a detailed CV and contact details for three referees to hrd-phils@samdhana.org at the latest on 3 April 2023
• Please indicate the position being applied for in the email subject line and type your cv title with the following format: (Name)_(Position applied for)_(Year)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.