Bookkeeper/Accountant

Chemonics International Inc. is accepting applications for several positions to serve as part of a “core” administrative, finance, and program support team for two multi-year projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The Bookkeeper/Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Senior Finance and Compliance Manager with planning, managing, and implementing all aspects of the project accounting system, and for maintaining an accounting database. In addition, he/ she will be responsible for collecting and recording all information that will facilitate information exchange and dissemination to the Chemonics home office. Duties under this position will include, but are not limited to the handling of vendors’ and suppliers’ accounts including invoices, general ledger maintenance, journal entries and account reconciliation.
Preparing checks, receipts, journals and working/tracking papers as needed; reviewing all accounting records and agreements to ensure contract complacence and accuracy before issuing payments; and entering data of all approved vouchers into the Chemonics’ accounting system. Pervious bookkeeping or accounting experience is required for this position; familiarity with Chemonics’ accounting systems is preferred. Applicants should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2 years relevant work experience. Strong written and verbal communications skills in both Arabic and English are required.

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday, February 12, 2012, indicating the position title in the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted