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The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is pleased to invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the vacant position of Accountant.

Background of GPU:

The GPU is the umbrella body for Gambian journalists, registered with the Attorney General’s Office in 1979.  The Union’s mission is to promote press freedom and media professionalism as well as promote and protect the welfare and safety of media practitioners.

Key Responsibilities:

The Accountant is responsible for providing general accounting and Financial Management services to the GPU, preparing budgets, project reports in line with project reporting requirements; and handles the day-to-day financial activities of the GPU and the implementation of projects and programmes in furtherance of the mandate, mission and vision of GPU.

General Terms of Reference (TOR) for the GPU Accountant

General

• Provide general financial support to the secretariat;
• Contribute to the day-to-day financial support to programme/project implementation and ensuring conformity to expected results, outputs, objectives and work-plans;
• Organise and maintain project files and database;
• Provide relevant financial support in organising meetings, seminars and workshops;
• He or she is responsible for and assisting in preparing budgets (including Annual and project budgets);
• Keep records of and archive all financial documents and transactions regarding the projects and other activities of the GPU in line with GPU finance and procurement manual and each individual project requirements;
• Develop budget for project proposals and be responsible for reporting to project and development partners, the GPU Board, the Secretary General and the Programme Manager;
• Give advice on financial discipline and better alternative ways of financial management;
• Prepare and submit financial reports as required by individual projects, the Board and the Secretary General
• Prepare annual financial statements for board approval and ready for audit
• Prepare for annual and project audits and work with external auditors during the audit processes.
• Assist with other accounting and financial related jobs;
• Perform other related duties as requited.

Skills Required

• Great attention to detail;
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and other accounting applications, including QuickBooks;
• Be able to compile, record, and report business transactions in financial statements; and generate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Ability to work well with other staff under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities;
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational skills;
• Ability to work independently, take initiatives, set priorities and see projects through to completion;

Education and Experience:

• At least ACCA Level 2 or a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years professional work experience in the media, or donor fundraising, project management, development work or civil society engagement in The Gambia.

Reporting line: The Accountant reports to the Board, Secretary General and Programme Manager

To Apply:

Please submit your CV/Resume, scanned copies of relevant certificates, and cover letter stating your reasons for applying and how your experience and qualification are relevant to the job.  Please provide at least two professional referees in your CV.

Applications should be sent to: pressuniongambia@gmail.com  and copied to presidentgpu@gmail.com – under the subject: Application for the Position of Accountant. Only email applications are accepted and all applications must be copied to both emails.

Deadline for application:

19^th February 2025 at 4pm.

The Gambia Press Union is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact:

Tel: 3480043 Email: pressuniongambia@gmail.com

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.