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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Center for Education Projects PIU is seeking for a skilled and motivated Accountant.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Assist the Chief Accountant in accounting and bookkeeping for project implementation and PIU maintenance expenditures, according to RA legislation and RA accounting procedures, in operating the computerized accounting system for the PIU, in preparation of standard and customized reports, in preparation of financial reports in accordance with Armenia tax and social insurance legislation;
- Prepare payment orders;
- Reconcile Bank accounts;
- Maintain the accounts (computerized and hard copied) of the PIU and reports on the use of project preparation funds, the system for accounting documentation;
- Check invoices, verify payments to contractors;
- Prepare payments to contractors from DA and other PIU Accounts;
- Reconcile DA and local accounts (both USD and dram accounts) including GOA contribution account;
- Keep accounts to the satisfaction of the auditors;
- Assist the Financial Manager in preparation of financial and accounting reports for the State Authorities;
- Support in preparation of annual procurement plans and annual budgets;
- Participate in the revision and acceptance of the financial reports of the contracts;
- Assist the Grantees during the implementation of the Grant Projects making suggestions on the financial aspects in the accordance with the OM of the Grant Project.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Higher education in Economics/ Finance or Accounting;
- At least 2 years of management experience, or 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance;
- Good knowledge of Armenian accounting standards (knowledge of international accounting standards is desirable);
- Good knowledge of Tax, Accounting and Social Insurance legislation of RA;
- Mastery of computerized accounting systems;
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian language, good knowledge of Russian and English languages;
- MS Office, the Internet and database managing skills;
- Experience in working with the World Bank financed projects is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

The documents should be presented personally to the Ministry of Education and Science of RA, SA Center for Education Projects PIU Office: Vratsyan 73, 2nd Floor, Reception, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, at 11.00 to 13.00 on Thursdays, Fridays, at 15.00 to 17.00 h. The application form is attached below and also posted on the Ministry of Education and Science of RA, SA Center for Education Projects PIU Office website: www.cfep.am . For additional information please call the SA Center for Education Projects PIU Office: 575667 .

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

All qualified candidates

ATTACHMENTS:

Application form