Accountant 

Central Asia Barometer is an independent non-profit regional center of applied social research in Central Asia with a headquarter in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. We measure the social, economic, and political "atmosphere" in the countries of Central Asia and conduct applied social research, the results of which help our partners make data-based decisions in the best interests of the region’s citizens.

We are looking for a full-time Accountant to join our office in Bishkek to organize and lead CAB”s financial activities.

Deadline: April 15

Job Description: 

• Lead general accounting activities including maintenance of records, reporting, control, and analysis
• Perform monthly close process by accounting spending in the project accounting software and resolve potential issues
• Monitoring of available funds and financial planning, financial statistics, ordering of funds
• Advice the project team on accounting regulations/requirements/directives
• Translation of financial documents and financial meetings, individual legal texts
• Independently resolving technical and substantive accounting issues in CAB operations and donor activities
• Ensure project funding requirements are met to ensure positive project cash flow
• Perform various ad-hoc analyses and other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• University degree (Accounting, Finance) or completed professional training
• 2+ years of professional experience
• Experience in a donor-funded project or a donor agency
• Experience with donor reporting requirements
• Excellent working knowledge of Russian and English
• Ability to work with accounting software, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Effective communications skill and ability to work with minimal supervision

If you are interested in applying for this position, please your cover letter outlining your motivation and experience, as well as your CV to info@ca-barometer.org marked as “Accountant”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Administrative assistant

Central Asia Barometer is an independent non-profit regional center of applied social research in Central Asia with a headquarter in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. We measure the social, economic, and political "atmosphere" in the countries of Central Asia and conduct applied social research, the results of which help our partners make data-based decisions in the best interests of the region’s citizens.

We are looking for a full-time Administrative assistant to join our office in Bishkek to support daily operation of CAB, as well as project activities.

Deadline: April 15

Eligibility: 

• Perfect written and oral communication skills in English and Russian 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences 
• Experience in grant reporting, documentation, formal correspondence
• Experience working in international teams 
• Strong interest in Central Asia studies/applied social research
• Total work experience not less than 2 years (including internships)
• Candidates with work experience with grant documentation and reporting will be given preference

Duties: 

• Provide general administrative support in the office and project management
• Assist with coordination with local/international partners
• Maintain organizational reporting systems
• Handle contracts, documentation, reporting
• Organize logistics for meetings, seminars, conferences 
• Interpretation and translation of documentation and other materials

Specific job duties:

• Set up and maintain simple files. Assist in preparing and administering office accounts and records. Enter, update, and retrieve information stored in files and databases;
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments. Maintain an office calendar. Make travel arrangements following specific instructions and keep a travel itinerary; 
• Support office by using automated equipment such as facsimile machines, personal or networked computers and printers, copy equipment, voice messaging and electronic mail systems, and telephone equipment;

If you are interested in applying for this position, please your cover letter outlining your motivation and experience, as well as your CV until April 15, 2023, to info@ca-barometer.org marked as “Administrative Assistant”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.