Assistant Accountant

Nadacia Habitat for Humanity International

Place of work
Zochova 6-8, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
16.12.2018
Wage (gross)
from 1 100 € (based on experience of the chosen candidate)

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the organization’s finances.
Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the Assistant Accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Prepare financial transactions related to office and project expenditures – ensure proper coding and approvals;
• Verify supporting documentation, ensure reconciliation with and approved contracts;
• Maintain an effective filing system for financial transactions;
• Review and process travel & expense reports, follow up on employee advances;
• Process journal entries in the accounting system (Navision);
• Prepare/review payment requests for transactions processed through the HQ;
• Set up payments for automated bank transfers
• Assist the Senior accountant with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Draw up monthly financial reports
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Assist with year-end closings
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• Account/bank reconciliations
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Employee perks, benefits

fully paid meal vouchers + other benefits

Information about the selection process

If you'd like to join the global team in Bratislava and you qualify within the specified job requirements, submit your motivation letter and CV as ONE DOCUMENT in English to Human Resources at [email protected].
Closing date for applications: November 30 , 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in the nonprofit organization market.

To find out more about Habitat for Humanity, visit http://www.habitat.org/emea

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)

Educational Specialization

ekonomické

Language skills

Slovak - Proficiency (C2) and English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Other knowledge

Double-entry bookkeeping - Advanced
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced

The position is suitable for a fresh graduate

Yes

Personality requirements and skills

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field;
- Preferred one year of work experience in finance or accounting;
- Good understanding of financial and accounting policies, standards and associated regulatory issues;
- Work experience with INGOs would be an advantage
- Good communication skills (both written and oral) in Slovak and English;
- Technical accounting skills and understanding of accounting software;
- Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Good analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and determination to meet deadlines
- Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things;
- Professional attitude towards work;
- Pro-active and results oriented; and
- Friendly, customer service orientation

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working to empower people in the world’s poorest communities to overcome the chronic lack of decent housing. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We are therefore constantly looking for new solutions that would make adequate housing accessible and affordable for all. Habitat for Humanity seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

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.

Number of employees

25-49 employees
ID: 1323854  Dátum zverejnenia: 15.11.2018  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: from 1 100 € (based on experience of the chosen candidate)