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Accountant, Peru
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Peru - America South
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 25/12/2011
Company Name Rainforest Alliance
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

 

Accountant, Peru

Reports To: 
Finance Manager
Type: 
Job Opportunities
Locations: 
Peru - Lima

The Rainforest Allianceis an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Summary: 

The Accountant will be a key member of the Peru Operations team and will be based in the Peru office.  Working closely with HQ Finance & Accounting, the Finance & Accounting Manager for Latin America, and other internal Rainforest Alliance staff will work to ensure the integrity of the Rainforest Alliance’s financial operations in Peru.  

Responsibilties: 
  • In close coordination with HQ Finance & Administration, Finance & Accounting Manager for Latin America, and outside auditors/accountants as required, ensures finance-related compliance including the filing of government reports;  
  • Implement and monitor internal controls in accordance with HQ Finance & Administration and local policies, standards and best practices, and provides related training;
  • Manage field office external relationships with banks, accounting/auditing firms, payroll providers, and insurance brokers;
  • Monitor field office cash flow and coordinate with internal Rainforest Alliance staff to prepare monthly estimates of cash flow;
  • Approve payment requests and prepares checks for signature, wires for release;
  • In coordination with HQ Finance & Administration & Human Resources, processes monthly payroll (in-house or through local payroll provider);
  • Maintain local accounting system and prepare and post journal entries;
  • Process and reconcile approved advances, payment requests, invoices, petty cash requests and other expense transactions, and prepare field office accounting reports:
  • Coordinate the preparation of project specific audits;
  • Prepare financial reports for a variety of internal and external purposes including local accounting reports, requests for reimbursement to donors, and reports for HQ Finance & Administration;
  • Administer field office(s)-specific contracts;
  • Maintain field office(s) inventories and prepare depreciation schedules;
  • In coordination with HQ Human Resources administers local insurance (liability, auto, etc.), as needed;
  • In coordination with IT Manager for Latin America, administers local IT;
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;
  • 3 - 5 years relevant experience; non-profit sector experience a plus;
  • Written and verbal fluency in English;
  • Demonstrated proficiency with accounting system software and Excel;
  • Detail, deadline and solution-oriented;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Effective oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work successfully with employees from diverse backgrounds.
Salary: 

Commensurate with experience.  

Notes: 

Only candidates authorized to work in Peru will be considered.
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