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Chief Accountant
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Company: Jinishian Memorial Foundation
Location: Yerevan, Armenia, Armenia
Duration: Long-term, with 3 months of probation period.
Start Date: 01 January 2018
Deadline: 17 November 2017

TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Jinishian Memorial Foundation is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented candidate, who meets the set requirements to take the position of the Chief Accountant at JMF. The jobholder will be reporting to the Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Enter accounting data and record financial transactions from the receipts and payment vouchers into a general journal/ accounting software on a daily basis;
- Prepare and follow up bank transaction orders;
- Compile and check all invoices or bills to be paid, prepare payment and transfers orders;
- Check bank balances and upon need deposit, withdraw or make internal transfers of funds;
- Prepare payroll each month, make adjustments if necessary;
- Calculate, prepare and transfer all required state taxes and other obligations;
- Conduct regular warehouse/ inventory control;
- Keep a record of JMF assets/ inventory, add every purchased item, calculate and transfer the property tax;
- Prepare financial statements and other reports required by state authorities;
- Record and keep accounting data and projects reports;
- Keep control of JMF's revolving fund inflows and outflows;
- Prepare and submit all required financial documents and reports (on monthly, quarterly and annual bases) to the JMF headquarters and state authorities (including tax agency);
- Record all financial activities to the financial system;
- Participate in planning of annual budgets;
- Adhere to the policies and procedures set by JMF, follow the accounting standards and norms, as well as the tax laws and regulations;
- Perform other duties related to accounting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Master's degree in Technical Sciences, including Finance, Economics or a related field;
- At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting and finance;
- Proficient knowledge of 1C accounting software;
- Good knowledge of ArmSoft and basic knowledge of QuickBook accounting softwares;
- Strong analytical and time-management skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Practical knowledge of RA Tax and Labor legislation;
- Knowledge of IFRS;
- Knowledge of English language to carry out professional verbal and written communication.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV in English language to: ****@*********.** , mentioning "Chief Accountant" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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.

ABOUT COMPANY: 

 Jinishian Memorial Foundation (JMF) is a non-profit organization operating in Armenia since 1996. At present JMF's strategic areas cover the fields of health, civil society, education, community and economic development. For more information, please visit: www.jinishian.org.