Accountant

Job title:  Accountant

Location of Job: YWCA Jericho –Jericho 

Closing Date for applications: 10/11/2021

The YWCA – Jericho was established in Aqbet Jaber Refugee Camp and in Jericho after Al Nakba in 1948. The YWCA Jericho has developed several projects that aim to empower women and girls and improve their lives through enhancing the accessibility and participation in educational and cultural activities; creating and developing economic opportunities; and raising awareness and advocating for their individual and national rights

The YWCA Jericho seeks to hire a full time job accountant to work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director – the ED, and be supported by the Financial Controller at the National Office of the YWCA of Palestine. 

He or she will have the responsibility for the day-to-day operation of finances, compliance with donor requirements, and production of financial reports.

The major tasks to be accomplished are:

• Prepares payments related to the daily operations and ensures proper supporting documentation, and adherence to procurement procedures, finance manual, and applicable tax laws.  
• Preparation of semi-annual and annual budgets, cash flow and forecasting for approval from ED after consultation with the financial consultant
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records in compliance with Applicable accounting standards and verify that all of the entries are directed to the proper dimensions in the accounting software. Ensuring compliance with expenditure line items and budgets 
• Audits the petty cash account and ensures replenishment. 
• Prepares all monthly reconciliation statements, including suppliers, bank and cash reconciliation.
• Conduct weekly cash count
• Contributes to design & Implement proper internal controls over cash, Perform periodic & surprising counts, review the daily cash sales, reconcile counted cash with accounting records, and make sure cash is deposited timely Reviews the daily cash sales and conduct cash count and make sure of the accuracy of cash balance.
• Conduct monthly inventory physical count and check the differences
• Monitor income and expenditure , Receivables & payables ,  and preparation of periodic financial reports 
• Prepare payroll and prepare all tax forms, payments in compliance with local labor laws and regulations
• Contributes to design & implement proper controls over inventory & production, and verify accurate & timely booking of relevant transaction. 
• Oversee all procurements and ensure compliance with YWCA policies and procedures to include accurate financial management and control, record keeping, obtain quotes from services providers and vendors, asset management. 
• Ensure timely compliance with regulatory bodies requirements including Ministry of finance & Ministry of Interior.  
• Maintain close, effective working relationships with all partners and stakeholders. Regular correspondence with partners on financial management and reporting.
• Maintain proper filing system
• Follow up with the auditors to finalize the audit reports
• Coordinate with the financial consultant regarding all financial matters
• Maintains and updates all financial records.

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Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
• Acquaintance with financial software programs (e.g. Bisan Enterprise) 
• Experience with budgeting, costing, and financial reporting
• Experience of working on fulfilling donors’ requirements 
• Good Computer skills (Microsoft Office Excel and word)
• Good Communication skills English and Arabic
• Preference to those who are residents of Jericho

To apply for the position: Applicants can send their CV - in English language - with a  cover letter that includes justification of interest in this post to the following e-mail address: 

email: [email protected] 

for more information please call at Tel:02 2322784 , Fax : 02 2323799, 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.