Job: Finance and Operations Assistant at Smithsonian Institution Company

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Type: Full-time

Deadline: 09-Mar-18 00:00:00

Salary: Based on salary history.

Description
My Armenia is looking for a full-time, Yerevan-based Finance and Operations Assistant to provide overall financial, administrative, and operational support to the My Armenia team. The assistant will work primarily with the Finance and Operations Manager (FOM).

Responsibilities
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the FOM in reviewing the payment requests and ensuring all financial-related backup documentation is complete;
- Assist the FOM when working with My Armenia accounting services provider to review payroll and ensure amounts match timesheets;
- Assist the FOM in creating financial reports on a regular basis when needed;
- Ensure all payment requests are reviewed by the FOM and approved by the COP;
- Ensure vendor bank account information is complete and accurate;
- Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the FOM;
- Prepare payment requests and, when appropriate, enter vendor/ payment information into online banking system after review and approval of FOM and COP respectively;
- Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets as requested by FOM;
- Ensure payments to vendors and staff are made in a timely manner;
- Work with FOM to review and ensure accuracy of invoices from the Armenian system;
- Work with My Armenia accounting services provider to ensure all tax withholdings and payments are calculated correctly;
- When appropriate, enter financial transactions into the My Armenia accounting software, ensuring use of correct class codes and expense categories;
- Scan, upload, and organize all financial documents according to the My Armenia electronic filing system;
- Maintain the vacation and sick leave log for the staff and update it on a regular basis;
- Maintain financial documents and filing system, both electronic and hard copy;
- Provide financial support to the team members;
- Assist with other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role;
- Assist with operational and administrative activities as needed.

RequiredQualifications
- University degree in Administration, Accounting, or a related field;
- 3-5 years of experience in financial management and accounting;
- Good knowledge of Armenian accounting requirements and tax system;
- Experience working on operational duties in an international office setting;
- Knowledge of USAID financial and procurement regulations is preferred;
- Understanding of data privacy standards;
- Fluency in both Armenian and English languages;
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment;
- High sense of organization, responsibility and ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

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