Field Accountant - IRI Bulgaria Office

 

Job Summary

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is the premier international democracy-development organization. Our nonpartisan, nongovernmental Institute has performed high-impact work in more than 100 countries since 1983 — in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa—and currently has offices in 40 countries worldwide.  IRI works with organizations and individuals across the globe to help citizens build democratic societies that are open and responsible, accountable and resilient. Collaboration is essential to fulfilling our mission in rapidly changing international landscapes. As an organization, we are agile. That allows us to quickly respond to critical, frequently dangerous situations.

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:


The Field Accountant (FA) will provide a full range of accounting and administrative support to IRI’s Bulgaria office. The FA will work alongside the program staff to ensure smooth running of activities. The FA will report directly to the DC-based Program Manager.  

 Position Requirements  

• Bulgarian citizenship. Must have right to live and work in Bulgaria
• University degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a professional finance and/or accounting role, experience in international development sector or equivalent is preferred
• Familiarity with local finance, accounting and tax regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Fluency in English and local languages
• Computer literate with practical experience with various software packages.
  

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Fulfilling regular reporting requirements of accounting, procurement and overall financial operations of the Bulgaria office
• Conducting financial operations in IRI Accounting software, oversee Bulgaria office cash & bank transactions and ensure that all supporting documents are attached
• Supervising all types of bank transactions in the office (i.e. online bank payments, cash payments, check payments, reconciliations, etc.)
• Ensuring that employees reconcile cash advances in a timely manner, and according to IRI deadline policy
• Monitoring monthly spending, reconciliations and bank accounts, and making necessary recommendations to ensure compliance with the funder and financial obligations, and IRI accounting
• Conducting the VAT return operations; if applicable
• Maintaining petty cash
• Conducting registration and deregistration of employees at the tax office
• Closely cooperating with IRI’s Bulgaria’s accounting agency
• Ensuring that all IRI documents (documents, archives, equipment, furniture, etc. are always well protected and that the inventory list is revised and updated
• Ensuring that all contracts are processed for renewal or termination prior to expiration date
• Assist in drafting contracts
• Coordinating ordering supplies
• Assist in the logistical arrangements for IRI program events and consultations
• Other duties as assigned
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions when required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee’s Responsibility in an Emergency


Reporting Relationships

Reports to:   DC Program Manager

Exercises Supervision over: N/A

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of an incumbent.

An employee will perform other reasonably-related job responsibilities as assigned by management when required.  IRI reserves the right to revise or change job functions as the need arises.  Thus, management reserves the right to update and change job descriptions. This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by IRI.

Applications: Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a one-page Letter of Application outlining their qualifications, motivation and the added value they can bring to the program, and contact details of two references to Graham Scott, Program Officer at gscott@iri.org by June 10, 2023.