Accountant , Singapore

Chemonics seeks an accountant for a long-term position under a five-year, USAID-funded project to support US-Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The project will support regional economic integration within APEC member states under APEC's three pillar framework of trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, and economic and technical cooperation; and assist its work program to ultimately achieve the Bogor Goals of free and open trade and investment in the region. The project is anticipated to begin November 2013. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include: 

• Ensure all financial transactions and financial management systems are established and executed in full administrative and programmatic compliance with USAID and Chemonics policies and procedures
• Oversee all local subcontractor invoices and ensure payments are in compliance with payment terms
• Meet all financial reporting deadlines, manage petty cash, monitor project bank account balances, oversee payroll distribution ensuring appropriate tax withholdings, and ensure balance sheet reconciliations are reviewed and completed on a timely basis
• Maintain current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience, including experience with a USAID contractor or international NGO managing and implementing field programs in complex development settings
• Strong background in project administration, and financial and budget management in USAID or other donor-funded programs is preferred
• Supervisory and management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff in an international setting
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity​
• Strong verbal and written communications skills in English​

​Application Instructions:

 

Send electronic submissions to mlum@chemonics.com​​ ​​​ by May 4, 2013.  Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Singapore Accountant" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.