Finance Assistant

The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is an international non-governmental, development and relief organisation, working worldwide to alleviate suffering and need and sharing God’s gifts of food, shelter, economic self sufficiency and hope. IOCC is seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant for an anticipated USAID funded project. The position will be filled subject to funding of the project.

Job Location: IOCC Office - Jerusalem
Duration: One year with possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:
-Assist IOCC Finance Department in its daily operations.
-Assist in reviewing and assessing all IOCC project finances.
- Import monthly transactions from IOCC activities in the Accounting system and maintain them in a monthly retrieval system.
-Assist in preparing IOCC monthly payroll preparations.
-Prepare bank reconciliations for IOCC bank accounts.
-Assist IOCC Finance Department in preparing financial reports.
-Assist, support and cooperate with IOCC Partners for sound financial procedures.
-Ensure full transparency of IOCC financial operations.

Qualifications:
-A university degree in Business and/or Accounting
-Good knowledge of financial accounting procedures, reconciliation methodologies and filing systems
-Excellent computer skills including MS Excel and Word
-Ability and willingness to cooperate with IOCC partners
-Good communication skills
-Good command of written and spoken English
-Willingness to work with a team
-Ability to work under stress/pressure
-Knowledge with USAID regulations is desirable

Interested candidates should send their C.V. together with a cover letter stating their relevant experience to:
Fax number: 02 – 532 6055 or by e-mail to: jerusalem@iocc.org
The closing date for application is 16/11/2009.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.