Vacancy for the Post of Accounts Officer

Number of Position: 01 position

Workstation: Colombo

Contract duration: Initially for one year with the possibility of extension

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Accounts Officer at Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF).

Purpose:

Under the broad guidance of the Finance and Administration Officer, the Accounts Officer has the primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day finance and administration work that related to InSPIRE project based on EU/HELVETAS/SDJF financial regulations and guidelines. The Account Officer will also be responsible for maintaining books of accounts, petty cash account, bank statements and reconciliation, vouchers, receipts and other financial documents under the InSPIRE project in hard copies and electronically.

Key Responsibility:

• Assist Finance manager to prepare and maintain relevant books of accounts.
• Assist Finance Manager to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
• Manage the office petty cash.
• Ensure payment requests are properly supported and are in accordance with relevant financial rules, regulations and procedures with adequate budget provisions.
• Process for the signature of the authorized officers, the relevant documentations to effect payment while ensuring accuracy and completeness of the processed transactions.
• Maintain relevant hard and electronic records and files related to the finance function.
• Participate in the preparation of both monthly and other regular financial reports with the Finance Manager.
• Procure goods and services required for project implementation in consultation with Program Director, Finance Manager and in line with SDJF’s Procurement Policy.
• Support annual field audit preparation.
• Track all SDJF inventory and ensure that these are entered in the inventory file.
• Responsible for SDJF office maintenance such as paying utility bills on time, payment of rental, payment of cleaning service, etc.
• Responsible for office supplies and ensuring the proper supplies are in place.
• Responsible for maintenance of office documents and files.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Finance Manager.

Commencement: Immediately

Salary: Negotiable

Please send your updated CV and expected salary range, along with a cover letter giving names of two non-related referees before 5th March 2021 to recruitment@Ldjf.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Females are highly encouraged to apply.