Job opening with Internews Network India

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Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager , Local Voices, Internews Network, India

Location: Chennai, India

Please note: This is a local labor position with no relocation or expatriate

benefits. This is a full-time position.

Internews Network is currently seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to

conduct training for broadcast journalists under our Local Voices youth-focused

health reporting project in India. Local Voices is designed to support print

media and radio broadcasters in creating high-quality, locally relevant coverage

of HIV/AIDS issues for their audiences and provide support for NGOs in their

communication with media.

SUMMARY:

The person will be responsible for the daily function of accounting and

administration at the project office of Internews Network in Chennai. Daily

function includes generating of monthly financial report, treasury, budgeting,

filing, taxation, and other finance and accounting related issues. It also

requires working closely with the other line departments and support to the

Chief of Party with all information in carrying out activities in the field.

Aside from this the accountant is required to liaise with his/her counterparts

and funders, and the regional or head office finance heads. The job assignment

includes development and managing the financial and management system of several

subgrants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Financial Reporting:

• To prepare monthly financial report using the application “QuickBooks 2002”

• To ensure that expense data is properly submitted, and that all expenses are

reasonable and allocable, and conform to cost principles outlined in 22 CFR 226

• To ensure that the procurements and any equipment grants is properly ordered,

tracked, distributed, and accounted for.

• To ensure that all project funds are secure, accounted for, and that all

accounting activity undertaken conforms to local laws, and that appropriate

taxes are paid.

• To prepare monthly analysis by project by activities by line item

• Recording the payment and maintain supporting document for audits and

verification

• To prepare other reports required by local or head office management

Budgeting/Proposal/analysis:

• To prepare budget & budget narrative for both project modification/extension

and the new initiative project

• To do a monthly project analysis comparing budget and actual and providing key

information on the reason for variance for management decision.

• To do the analysis of historical data to support budget number

Treasury:

• To maintain appropriate petty cash record and monthly cash count and

reconciliation is made

• To prepare monthly WTR (wire transfer request)

• To do wiring, withhold and pay employee income tax and settlement of local

payment (fuel, electricity, telephone, etc..)

Administration:

• To ensure the monthly tax filing to government is maintained

• To file all financial reports, vouchers, letters, budget, proposal, etc etc in

a good order and easy to access.

• Ensure that documentation such as visas for visiting consultants and

expatriate staff members, contracts, insurance, travel clearance, etc., are

completed.

• To manage and maintain a track record of procurement and international travel

• To deliver the irregular report required on an ad hoc basis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Yes

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Finance and Accounting

• MBA degree and CPA is highly desirable

• At least 5 years experience in finance and accounting

• International project, finance, and contract management experience required,

thorough knowledge of USAID contract requirement required.

• Strong analytical skills, ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, and

familiarity with Internet resources, excel, word, and outlook.

• Excellent English written and spoken skills

• Able to read and speak Tamil.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV/resume with three

references to anelson@... . Only candidates selected for interview

will be contacted.