financial accountant

Peace Steps project, a non-profit income generation intervention managed by Child Centre
for Culture and Development in Kalandia Refugee Camp, is looking for a :

to manage a new project funded by the PMSP – Palestinian Municipality
Support Program - promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem and
the PNA Minister of Local Government.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Correct accounting and administration of the PMSP funded project
-Ensure the proper execution of goods and services procurement in conformity to PMSP procedures
-Monitor the cash flows
-Ensure proper administration for outstanding debtors and creditors, follow-up overdue
and signal potential problems in timely manner.
-Produce monthly cash and bank reconciliation statements.
-Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly project financial reports
-Control and assure compliance of program expenditures with program budgets.
-Prepare payment vouchers and verify supporting documents for project and administrative expenditure.
- Ensure classification of all financial information and documents in accordance with the PMSP project budget line and procedures.
- Ensure the coordination on financial aspect with the project partners
-Bring-up date the stock inventory.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
-Fluency in English, spoken and written
-At least 2 year experience as financial administrator.
-Educational background in finance and administration.
-Good knowledge of the administrative procedure of international donors.
-Comfortable with computer use and with the main software for administration system.
-Experience in logistics, with particular attention to import-export, is a strong advantage.
-Knowledge of fair trade market and rules is considered an advantage.
-Previous work experiences as financial administrator with international NGO’s and international donors funded projects is a plus.
-Problem solving and organizational capabilities.

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Starting Date: June 20th 2011
Closing date: June 25th 2011
Contract length: 12 months
To apply: send a CV in English language only + motivation letter to: