Vacancy announcement: Grants/Finance Assistant (Closed)

EURASIA PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR THE POSITION OF GRANTS / FINANCE ASSISTANT.

The Grants/Finance Assistant will dedicate his / her time to providing comprehensive, professional and quality service to the Finance Department of the Eurasia Partnership Foundation.

Key responsibilities of the Grants/Finance Assistant will include:

  • Process financial documentation as needed and requested by the Senior Grants/Finance Manager in accordance with EPF established procedures and policies;
  • Support Senior Grants Manager to conduct a thorough financial and regulation compliance review of grantee financial reports;
  • Assist Senior Grants Manager to develop specific grant agreements, arranging and executing site visits, and ensuring timely and full reporting from grantees;
  • Maintain Monthly Registers for bank accounts, and ensure appropriate budget tracking through established codes;
  • Assist in AS-Accountant system maintenance, and making accounting entries;
  • Process grant related transactions in accordance with Armenian Software;
  • Determine tax liabilities by calculating service contractors’ income and social security taxes and payments;
  • Prepare VAT exemption letters;
  • Backstop for Senior Grants/Finance Manager in his/her absence.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned by Senior Grants/Finance Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should have:

  • University degree in Finance or Accounting;
  • At least two years of previous work experience is required, preferably in international organizations;
  • Knowledge of basics of accounting and financial reporting;
  • Knowledge of Armenian tax legislation;
  • Knowledge of AS-Accountant accounting software;
  • Good computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel);
  • Strong oral and written skills in Armenian, English and Russian;
  • Be detail-oriented with strong communication skills;
  • Have the ability to work as a part of a team and meet deadlines;


Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV referencing Grants/Finance Assistant, Azatutyun 1/23, apt. 23, Yerevan, RA or send it by e-mail to [email protected]. Please indicate Grants/Finance Assistant in the subject of the email.

For more information on the Eurasia Partnership Foundation and a complete job description please refer to the organization’s website at www.epfarmenia.am.

Application deadline is Friday, 05 March, 2021 at 18:00

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