Accountant

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is seeking full-time qualified candidate for its USAID funded education program-Model Schools Network (MSN) Program. AMIDEAST is recruiting for the position of Accountant to be based in its office in Gaza:

The MSN/Gaza Accountant is responsible for financial services of the MSN program, such as the day-to-day accounting and financial processes, and providing support to the MSN/Gaza Program Manager .
 
Immediate Supervisor: MSN/Gaza Program Manager

Specifically, the position is responsible for the following duties:

-Preparing USAID monthly & annual VAT reports;
-Assist in managing the accounting and financial operations for the MSN project and other related projects, maintaining & supervising all accounting records.
-Responsible for assuring full support documentation for project transactions. Record transactions, prepare the journal & ledger, and classify receipts and disbursements in accordance with the AMIDEAST Chart of Accounts;
-Provide assistance and in personnel related accounting and logistic matters;
-Communicate with vendors regarding payment processing and arrangements for requesting Zero VAT invoices for vendors and suppliers; and
-Other related accounting duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills:
-Bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting, finance or business administration;
-At least two years of work experience, preferably in finance and accounting;
-Previous experience with accounting software—knowledge of Deltek  Cost point software a plus;
-TOEIC score of 800 and above
-An accounting exam administered by AMIDEAST
-Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English;
-Previous finance and accounting experience working with USAID projects preferred.
-Strong communication and customer service skills;
-Familiarity with MS Office software applications;
-Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team and be self-directed and motivated;

Please send a cover letter indicating the specific position and resume to [email protected]     Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 5:00pm, Tuesday, January 11th , 2011.