Bookkeeper

*Chemonics International Inc*. a leading international consulting firm,seeks experienced, long-term, full-time position of a *Bookkeeper* for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), *Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS). *This project aims to support the Government of Indonesia in improving the sustained management of marine ecosystems by providing technical support for key marine activities with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), local communities, and the private sector. *Specific requirements* The IMACS bookkeeper will have primary responsibility of assisting with all project bookkeeping tasks and perform basic financial functions. Detail job responsibilities listed below include, but are not limited to, the following: § Receive invoices from vendors and manage and ensure timely payment by the project. § Prepare documentation for all payment transactions (except payment mobile phones, office telephone and electricity), including but not limited to vouchers, checks and transfer forms. Ensure that appropriate documentation and approvals are obtained. § Maintain the project’s accounting files system. Make sure that all vouchers are in order, completed properly and have bank slips/copy of checks attached. § Maintain the tax files for the project, recorded and paid in timely manner. § Prepare daily Bank Reconciliation. § Assist Finance Manager to prepare payroll for all local staff based in Jakarta. § Explain generally accepted accounting principles, USAID and Chemonics regulations to staff and consultants, as necessary. § Perform other general bookkeeping duties as needed and other duties as may be assigned by Finance Manager. Reporting The Bookkeeper reports directly to the Finance Manager. He/She will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the status of project activities toward expected results, as well as other reports as required. Qualifications · Excellent organizational and bookkeeping skills. · Minimum two years of experience as bookkeeper or finance officer. · Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. · Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and attention to detail. · Proficiency in MS `Office software including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Also, experience with accounting software programs such as QuickBooks · Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, rules and regulations is an advantage. Time Frame This long-term, full-time position is available in Mataram, Lombok with an annual approved level of effort of no more than 260 days for each project year. The employment agreement will be renewed on an annual basis following a positive performance evaluation. The IMACS project began on December 17, 2010 and ends on September 29, 2014. Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior the interview) to IMACSproject@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than July 20, 2012. Please indicate the position "Bookkeeper - Mataram" in the subject line or your application and CV will be ignored. Only strongest candidates will be contacted and no telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development.