Accountant At RET International

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Background

RET is committed to working in emergencies, protracted crises and fragile contexts to alleviate the deepest suffering, build people’s resilience and improve their self-reliance.

We are one of the leading NGOs in offering tailored solutions and relevant programs to reduce gaps and respond to the real needs and challenges of communities.

We take on a catalytic role in sustainable development. Our goal is to bring about significant positive change that empowers vulnerable young people, especially young women, to take control of their lives and realize their social and economic rights.

We accompany individuals, refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons and host communities, adopting the fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.

Within the framework of the projects that RET International implements in Venezuela, the position of Accountant is published.

Job description

Job location

The position is based at RET’s Country Office, located in the Caracas Metropolitan Area, with occasional missions and travel to the field depending on the project’s needs.

Reporting Line

  • The Consortium Accountant reports directly to the Finance Officer.
  • Works in close coordination with the Administration, Human Resources and Logistics team of the National Office, as well as with the financial and accounting focal points of partner organizations.

Specific Responsibilities

Accounting, Financial Records and Multicurrency Control

  • Ensure that the expenses and budget allocations incurred in the execution of the project are correctly assigned to the corresponding outcome/output of the results framework, in accordance with the RET Finance Manual and the donor’s requirements.
  • Record payment receipts, accounting vouchers, journal entries and financial transactions in the institutional accounting/ERP system in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Manage the multi-currency accounting record (Bolivars / Foreign Currency), strictly applying the official rate of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) and properly controlling the recording of losses or gains due to exchange rate differences.
  • Prepare and issue the financial statements, balance sheets and expense reports of the project with the periodicity and technical specifications required by RET, the Consortium Management Unit and as required by the donor.
  • Analyze the project’s accounting records. Perform and maintain up-to-date bank reconciliations for the project and manage the institutional account register.

Financial Verification of Partners and Accountability Reports

  • Review, audit and validate the financial reports and accountability statements of the Consortium’s partner organizations, ensuring the eligibility of expenditure, suitability of supporting documentation, application of BCV rates and alignment with the project budget.
  • Verify the accounting forms, petty cash and legalization of advances of funds (including travel advances) of RET staff and partners, ensuring their correct documentary support and registration in accordance with the Finance Manual.

Tax, Parafiscal and Internal Control Compliance

  • Verify and ensure strict compliance with tax obligations and formal duties in Venezuela (VAT and ISLR withholdings, declarations to SENIAT), as well as the preparation and declaration of parafiscal contributions (IVSS, INCES, BANAVIH), in coordination with the Finance Officer.
  • Strictly apply the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Venezuela (VEN-NIF) and the internal control standards of RET.
  • Organize, centralize, archive and safeguard in physical and digital form all accounting documentation, payment receipts, invoices and audit records of the project in a secure manner.
  • Execute the monthly and annual accounting closing process according to the institutional calendar and ensure the preparation of the accounting packages required for institutional consolidation.
  • Ensure that the project’s accounting repositories and financial databases have regular security backups stored in the institutional cloud.

Support for Consortium Audits and Reports

  • Provide direct technical support in consolidating the financial information required for internal and external audits and donor reviews.
  • To promptly alert the Finance Officer and the Consortium Management about financial risks, budget variations or regulatory non-compliance in the execution of the project

Secondary and Cross-Cutting Responsibilities

  • To train and guide technical staff and partners in the proper application of RET’s financial reporting procedures and internal policies.
  • Support in estimating costs and budgets for budget reviews or formulating project addenda when required.
  • Perform any other tasks inherent to your duties that may be assigned to you by the Finance Officer or the Head of the Consortium.
  • To provide technical, programmatic and results information about the project, and to support the development of new proposals and initiatives, contributing data, evidence, lessons learned and other relevant inputs derived from the implementation.

Additionally, like all RET staff

  • Work with confidence and integrity and have a clear commitment to RET’s core values ​​and principles, ensuring that activities and performance comply with RET’s Code of Conduct, PSEAH, and other Internal Manuals and Policies.
  • Working as a team to achieve institutional goals, managing allocated resources transparently.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, assertively, and sensitively with relevant institutions and organizations.
  • To propose, in a constructive manner, alternative solutions to problems that arise in the work area.

Qualifications and requirements

Training and experience

  • University Degree: Public Accounting (Bachelor’s or University Degree). Preferably with registration/license as a Certified Public Accountant.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 to 4 years of verifiable professional experience in accounting, financial and tax management.
  • Specific experience: At least 2 years of previous experience in projects in the humanitarian sector, international NGOs or United Nations agencies.
  • Experience in the accounting management of projects financed by international donors (emergency pooled funds or others).
  • Experience in financial review of agreements with implementing partners (subgrantees).
  • Experience in handling tax and parafiscal withholdings in Venezuela (SENIAT, IVSS, INCES, BANAVIH).
  • Venezuelan nationality or a valid work permit in Venezuela is required (essential).
  • Fluency in spoken and written Spanish (essential). Proficiency in English will be considered an asset.

Required skills

  • Mastery and rigorous application of VEN-NIF Standards, multi-currency exchange management (BCV) and current Venezuelan tax/labor legislation.
  • Experience in the management of integrated accounting/financial systems (ERP, SAGA or similar institutional software).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, automated reconciliations) and mastery of Office 365 tools.
  • High rigor, attention to detail, methodological precision and analytical capacity in the processing of financial data.
  • Proactivity, organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and strict adherence to institutional and donor deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, professional ethics, and integrity in handling confidential information. Willingness to travel to intervention areas as needed for the project.

How to apply

Applications

Professionals who meet the required profile can submit their resume (CV) along with a signed cover letter, including their salary expectations and three (03) verifiable work references from the last few years, until October 27, 2026. Applications should be sent to rrhh.ven@theret.org, indicating in the subject line: “Accountant”.

Due to the urgency of the recruitment process, RET reserves the right to review CVs continuously, and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before the indicated closing dates. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. RET cannot respond individually to each candidate due to the high volume of applications expected. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.