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National Accountant

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National Accountant- Handicap International 

Handicap International (HI), is a French INGO specializing in the field of disability and development. HI has been working in Sri Lanka since mid 2005 and it has established itself in Sri Lanka as one of the key organization in disability sector through a broad range of complementary projects. HI in Sri Lanka develops and implements projects to improve the quality of life of people with disability or injury and their families, in whatever context develops and implements projects to improve the quality of life of people with disability or injury and their families, in whatever context, promoting their active participation and social inclusion, developing partnerships at all levels, in the frame of the national policy on disability.

We are looking for a ‘National Accountant’ based in Colombo with travel to the HI project sites. The individual must have an all round knowledge and experience in finance. Duration is initially 1 year.

Job Purpose:
Ensure that the accounts of HI Sri Lanka head office and all the sites are properly maintained and are according to the standard accounting principles and rules and principles of Handicap International.

Specific Objectives:
  • ensure all monthly accountancy documents and information from the bases are collected and reviewed in Colombo
  • ensure the monthly accountancy closure on timely & accurately
  • ensure the correct allocation of expenses to appropriate codes booking and responsible for the management of the accounting in NAVISION, software
  • Responsible of the annual and semiannual accountancy closure. travel to site for training and supervision
  • compile of the cash flow forecast with the coordination from the sites
  • responsible for the management fund requirements and fund transfer to the sites
  • coordinate with other departments in al financial issues and provide support 
Knowledge and skills:
  • professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and/ or degree in finance, economics, business management
  • at least 4yrs experience within an international development organization or humanitarian organization
  • established experience in accounting
  • excellent writing, communication and analytical skills
  • strong management skills and ability to multi task and prioritize even under stressful situations
  • fluency in English
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and women.

Interested candidates should forward their complete résumé and a motivation letter with contact details to reach us before March 31, 2010either by post or by email addressed to:

Handicap International
Human Resource Department,
No-42/5, Horton Place,
Colombo 7.