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Accountant - Haiti (Leogane)
Job Description:   Job#: JID1037049 
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Operational Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and an Administrative Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Haiti, the Accountant position is a key player in HFHI's Finance team in Haiti. This position will be involved with maintaining Haiti accounting and finance reports accurately and in compliance with the policies of HFHI and local regulations. This position is located at our offices in Leogane, Haiti.


Primary responsibilities will include:
*Transaction recording
*Mortgages reconciliation
*Builder Training Center (BTC) reporting
*Accounting documentation filing (pending requests, check book, contracts files and so on...)
*Monthly and quarterly closing
*Revaluation process
*Helping in fixed assets inventory
*Payroll calculation
*Bank register updating
 
Required Skills: 

*At least 3 years professional accounting experienc; some accounting experience with an NGO strongly preferred.
*Fluency in Creole and French; Fluency in English preferred

*Computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook) and Sun Systems Accounting, accounting/book keeping training.

*Good attention to detail

*Knowledge of fund accounting

*Experience assisting with providing complex reports to decision-makers

*Ability to track fund expenditures and expenses for particular donors and partners


Please submit your resume and cover letter as ONE DOCUMENT into our applicant tracking system.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

 
# of Openings: 1 Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: N/A Pay Range: Confidential  
Overtime Pay: Not-Specified Visa Sponsorship: No
Amount of Travel: 1 to  10% Position Location: Leogane
Relocation Assistance: