Accounting & Finance Specialist

The overall function of this position is to support the fulfillment of the NEPCon mission to build commitment and capacity for mainstreaming sustainability and to assist in identifying, pursuing and implementing opportunities where NEPCon can have a positive influence in line with our mission.
The Accounting & Finance Specialist overall responsibility will be related to the preparation of bookkeeping documents and calculations, recording of financial transactions in NEPCon’s accounting and finance system, communicating with relevant internal and external parties, as well assisting in the preparation and submission of various accounting and financial reports.
Tasks and responsibilities :
• Processing of suppliers’ invoices (approvals, recording, payment preparation etc.);
• Processing of clients’ invoices (preparation, sending, payment follow-up etc.);
• Daily recording of bank transactions in NEPCon’s finance system;
• Processing and review of staff expense reports;
• Review of personnel credit card statements and reconciliation to staff expense reports;
• Consulting NEPCon staff in relation to personnel reimbursables and credit card expenses;
• Recording of other business transactions (revenues, expenses, accruals) in NEPCon’s finance system;
• Assistance with various accounting and finance tasks for NEPCon group entities (e.g., booking of bank transactions and comparison of accounting balances vs. bank statements, various account reconciliations);
• Assistance with finance and accounting calculations and data processing;
• Assistance with maintaining accounting documentation;
• Participation in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements; and
• Other tasks as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting or a related field;
• 2-4 years of experience with accounting, financial reporting;
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken);
• Knowledge of international accounting standards or a strong willingness to learn;
• Full proficiency in use of the MS Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong general understanding of administrative IT systems, and the ability to learn to work with new programs fast;
• Good planning and time management skills and an analytical approach;
• Proactive and can think one step ahead on practicalities, paying attention to details
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and good governance;
• High level of self-discipline, ability to organize and manage tasks and time;
• Excellent communication skills and inter-cultural skills to work with staff across the world and external partners, responsiveness and punctuality;
• Strong commitment to contributing to NEPCon’s vision and mission.