Experienced Accountant - Choueifat (Readvertised)

Responsibilities:

• Process and record all payments in the general ledger system and ensure that transactions are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate with the project manager to prepare the weekly payments.
• Ensure there is proper supporting documentation for all payments and other accounting entries, including salaries and consultation (invoice, receipt, Timesheets etc.)
• File financial data & documents in an organized and orderly way as hard copies, committing to grants’ requirements and RE’s policies.
• Ensure that all invoices are in accordance with established financial policies.
• Prepare monthly payroll, Income Tax and NSSF reporting.
• Track and records all advances paid to staff and suppliers.
• Keep track of all pending payments and follow-up to close it.
• Develop the NGO’s annual report in collaboration with the Auditor
• Develop the NGO’s annual financial statement and the NGO’s annual balance to submit to the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Finance.
• Complete and submit monthly bank reconciliations of all accounts.
• Attend relevant meetings and workshops with donors and partners when necessary.
• Maintain a backup of the data from the accounting system

Requirements:

• A bachelor degree or equivalent years of experience in fields of Accounting, Finance, economics, and/or other relevant fields.
• Strong experience in Accounting and Finance operations.
• Excellent reporting, communication, interpersonal skills and pro-active negotiation skills.
• A high degree of personal initiative with the desire and ability to meet aggressive programmatic goals.
• Superior organizational and time management skills. Able to multi-task and work through stringent deadlines while maintaining focus on priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with thorough knowledge of Arabic and English
• Availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally