Chief Accountant

The Centre for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Bethlehem is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

Duration: 12 months
Main duties:
- Supervise the activities of the Finance Department.
- Implement, administer and manage daily finance functions, including the timely recording of transactions, management of revenues and expenses, banking, payroll, and payables
and receivables.
- Prepare annual operating budget and cash flows.
- Approve disbursements and assure that they are issued in a timely and efficient manner.
- Effectively communicate financial position and financial needs of the Centre to the Director on a regular basis.
- Represent the Centre in matters relating to financial reporting, auditing, and administration.
- Prepare regular financial reports for donors.
- Implement and ensure adherence to the financial regulations of the Centre.
- Implement decisions of the Director and Steering Committee.
- Supervise purchases according to internal regulations and procedures.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
-Preferred, 1-2 years experience in financial management.
- Computer competency in Excel and Word. Knowledge of the Audit Program for Financial Management a plus.
-Fluency in English and Arabic
-Good communication, diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and cover letter to the  e-mail address listed below  [email protected]; or Fax to the number listed below. The deadline for submission is July 21, 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.