International Republican Institute
Job Description
Field Accountant
IRI Montenegro Office
Job Summary
Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:
Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.
The Field Accountant (FA) will provide a full range of accounting and administrative support to IRI’s Montenegro office. The FA will work alongside the program staff to ensure smooth running of activities. The FA will report directly to the Program Manager (PM).
Position Requirements
- University degree in accounting or finance;
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a professional finance and/or accounting role, ideally within an international organization;
- Familiarity with local finance and accounting regulations;
- Fluency in English and local languages;
- Computer literate with practical experience with various software packages.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
- Fulfilling regular reporting requirements of accounting, procurement and overall financial operations of the Montenegro office;
- Conducting financial operations in JAMIS-AP bills, entries and approvals, expenses reports, reports, rolling budgets, monthly exchange rate calculations, online bank, and cash operations, VAT return reporting, etc.;
- Supervising all types of bank transactions in the office (i.e. online bank payments, cash payments, check payments, reconciliations, etc.);
- Ensuring that employees reconcile cash advances in a timely manner, and according to IRI deadline policy;
- Monitoring monthly spending’s, reconciliations and bank accounts, and making necessary recommendations to ensure compliance with the funder and financial obligations, sales and IRI accounting;
- Conducting the VAT return operations;
- Maintaining Petty Cash;
- Conducting registration and deregistration of employees at the tax-office;
- Closely cooperating with IRI Montenegro’s accounting agency;
- Ensuring that all IRI documents (documents, archives, equipment, furniture, etc. are well protected at all time and that the inventory list is revised and updated;
- Ensuring that all contracts are processed for renewal or termination prior to expiration date;
- Coordinating procurement and contract negotiation;
- Coordinating ordering supplies;
- Coordinating logistical arrangements for IRI program events and consultations;
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions when required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee’s Responsibility in an Emergency
The employee is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of fellow employees including evacuation of the building.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Program Manager - Montenegro
Exercises Supervision over: N/A
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of an incumbent.
An employee will perform other reasonably-related job responsibilities as assigned by management when required. IRI reserves the right to revise or change job functions as the need arises. Thus, management reserves the right to update and change job descriptions. This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by IRI.
Applications: Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and list of two references to the attention of Borislav Spasojevic (bspasojevic@iri.org) and Randolph Kent (rkent@iri.org) no later than may 20, 2021.
