Administrative Accountant

New Farm Company is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Accountant, to be based in Ramallah:
  Administrative Accountant(Full Time):


The Administrative Accountant will be responsible for the following:
-Maintain the company documentation (preparation, distribution, sorting and storing) in accordance with established guidelines and procedures
-Assist New Farm manager and Project Coordinator on assigned duties; Monitor assigned deliverables and timelines
-Make sure that all needed items for daily company routines are being bought and stored
-Prepare the monthly accountability as well as the interim and financial reporting
-Collect, sort, document and collate receipts, contracts, tax-papers or any material or information requested
-Handle all payments connected with the running of the project and NFC (cash, cheque, online); issue payments of advances or refund for the NFC and project expenses;
-Transparently document all payments in accordance with established
-Guidelines and procedures and according the legislation of the National Palestinian Authority and Donor countries,
-Manage the project cash box; transparently document all transactions in and out of the cashbox in accordance with established guidelines and procedures
-Verify that all receipts are in accordance with established guidelines and
-Run financial procedures according the legislation of the of the National Palestinian Authority and Donor countries,
-Inform the NFC director and project coordinator on all financial matters concerning his/her duties;
-track budget expenses and budget analysis
-Perform other duties as required from time-to-time

Special requirements of the assignment:
-Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting
-At least three years of professional experience in accounting and administrative work
-Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in financial and administrative affairs, procurement practices, and the preparation of quotations and tenders.
-Good written and oral communication skills required (Arabic and English)
-Computer software skills in basic Microsoft word and accounting programs
-Ability to work under pressure, beyond normal working hours and to deadlines required
-Valid driving license is preferred.

Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
1-A cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) indicating the position the candidate are applying for and highlighting the candidate's experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications
and Competencies, including salary.
2-Curriculum vitae
3-Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate's permission),

to: New Farm Company
Ein Senia, Ramallah
Telfax:++970(2)22819557
E-mail: [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by 9 March 2010
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Men and women will be given equal consideration for both positions.