Accounting Assistant

Education / Qualifications

Tostan recruits an accounting assistant for his or her finance and accounting department. The position is based at the Tostan Training Centre in Thiès (Senegal). Your mission Under the supervision of the head of accounting and finance at Tostan Training Center (TTC), you will contribute to the daily entry of operations in the accounting system. You will participate in the monthly closing and preparation of financial statements, budgets as well as management and project financial reports. Your work will contribute to transparency and compliance with Tostan’s procedures as well as donor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Accounting Writing Voucher (JEV) for each accounting writing.
• Record day-to-day operations according to the principle of commitment accounting, in accordance with Tostan procedures, US GAAP standards and SYSCOHADA.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assist the accounting and finance manager in the analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (Balance Sheet Schedules).
• Make the necessary adjustments without delay after reviewing the closing documents.
• Participate in the monitoring of cash transactions (cash and bank), bank reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Participate in the development, on time, of the TTC’s annual budget and its mid-term review.
• Participate in the preparation of financial statements and management financial reports (BvA, forecast report).
• Participate in the preparation of project budgets and financial reports.
• Report any case or suspicion of sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation, corruption or fraud.

Candidate profile

• Diploma of Bac level+At least 3 (in progress or already obtained) in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures (SYSCOHADA). Knowledge of US GAAP standards is an asset.
• An understanding of how the ledger works and the monthly and annual closing process.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office, including Excel. Mastering accounting software is an asset.
• Numeracy, analytical skills, precision and attention to detail.
• Punctuality, respect of deadlines, organization and confidentiality.
• A spirit of initiative, team spirit, professionalism and good interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in oral and written French. A good command of English is an asset.

Experience

• A first experience (internship) in accounting, preferably within an NGO, is an asset.
• Integrity and adherence to Tostan’s values.
• Contract: [to be confirmed] All successful candidates will be subject to an administrative audit. They will have to provide as soon as possible an official extract of criminal record dating from less than three months (form), a certificate of good conduct and their last three pay slips. Otherwise, their application will be rejected. Tostan applies the principle of equal opportunities. All applications are evaluated in accordance with current legislation, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, origin or disability.

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