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World Agroforestry Centre Hiring for Account Assistant (Ref. No. 2166) at New Delhi Full Time
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Account Assistant (Ref. No. 2166)
Asia Continent Program (ACP)
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a
more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being for all.
CIFOR-ICRAF are non-profit, scientific institutions that conduct research on the most pressing
challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary
approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. Our
work focuses on innovative research, developing partners’ capacity, and actively engaging in dialogue
with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people. Our work spans
the globe, with expertise in the ‘global South’. Founded in 1993 and 1978 respectively, CIFOR-ICRAF
are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing
poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR is looking for a:
Account Assistant
Overview
CIFOR-ICRAF is currently seeking to fill several positions in The Asia Continental Program (ACP).
• Job Category: Locally Recruited Position,
- Remuneration package: INR 525,704 – 882,132 p.a.
- Cash Benefits: Base salary, House rent allowance, fixed dearness
allowance, leave travel allowance, children education allowance,
etc
- Non-cash Benefits: The staff, spouse and two dependent children
are entitled for in-patient medical health insurance policy; and for
outpatient medical care (equivalent to one month salary plus fixed
dearness allowance) for a calendar year
- Duty station: New Delhi, with frequent travel within India.
The successful applicant will report to Country Coordinator through Finance and Administrative
Officer (FAO), India; and provide the designated staff with necessary accounting support, including
but not limited to filing and maintenance of office records; and other duties assigned. This position
will also work under all supervision of headquarter based Finance Unit.
Summary of responsibilities
• Take lead (with least supervision of FAO) to keep proper accounting of advances/ liquidation to
partner institutions and staff as per policies, and donor requirements.
- Review the accuracy of the expenditure reports and highlights variances to the FAO
- Prepare in draft donor financial reports on a timely basis and allow adequate review by FAO
before approval and dispatch to the donor from ICRAF HQ.
- Scrutiny of invoices/bills and preparation vouchers for payment to vendors.
- Assist FAO in preparing audit schedules and get the external audit of accounts.
- Allow adequate review by FAO before approval and dispatch to the donor from ICRAF HQ.
- Assist in internal and external audit; and the handling of the audit queries and co-ordination of
the program external audit
- Assist all team members on their queries pertaining to the actual expenditures.
- Maintain Petty cash book and disbursement of the same
- Ensure the management of data files and the appropriate filing of electronic and hard copies of
the financial documents and reports
- Prepare the monthly financial report based on the accounting application with all necessary
justifying documentation (invoice, other supports and bank cheques etc.)
- Maintain payment record of all invoices received
- Maintain payee statement records for all suppliers
- Carries out payment of all regular area office expenses such as office rental, telephone bills, office
supplies, advances etc.
- Attend to any other work assigned by CIFOR-ICRAF.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in commerce or business administration.
- Accounting qualification is a requirement.
- Up to three (3) years relevant experience.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience in an accounting financial system and record keeping
- Experience in an NGO or international organization environment will be an added advantage.
Personal attributes and competencies:
- Hard working
- ability to work in multicultural environment
Terms and conditions
- This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position.
- Duration of the contract: One year renewable contingent upon availability of funds, continued
relevance of position and performance of the incumbent.
- CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and
experience.
- CIFOR-ICRAF reserves the right to modify the number of positions, locations, timeline or cancel
the hiring as necessary.
- Based on the performance/ competencies and needs, hired staff may be relocated to other
project locations upon mutual consent.
Application process
- The application deadline is 23 December 2021.
- Interested candidates are requested to submit their application online with cover letter, with at
least three reference through CIFOR-ICRAF career page
- Application without cover letter and references will not be considered.
- Candidates should mention the position and location (if applicable) they are applying in the
cover letter.
• We will acknowledge all applications, but will only contact short-listed candidates.
To apply, please visit our career site at:
Account Assistant
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at:
https://www.cifor.org, www.worldagroforestry.org, https://www.cifor-icraf.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are
encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that
values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.