Finance Officer/Accountant

الوصف الوظيفي

Job Title Finance Officer/Accountant (Part Time)

Position Ref #: SHS_2020_ACC

Location Ramallah, West Bank

Type of contact Part- time (21 hours per week)

Stars of Hope Society (SHS) Located in Ramallah, a non-profit association, registered by the Palestinian Authority, and founded in 2006 under the charitable Association and civil Bodies with license number RA-22493-C.

Stars of Hope Society is a lead organization for women with all types of disabilities in Palestine. It is a woman-centered organization, which works on a collective model. Women with disabilities run our organization, to help and empower other women with disabilities. It is the only organization of its kind in Palestine and one of a very small number internationally.

The SHS is seeking a qualified, experienced, results-oriented candidate for the following position:

Finance Officer/Accountant (Part Time)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and committed candidate who can fill in the Finance Officer – accountant position available at our office which is based in Ramallah. You will be responsible for handling the day to day finance related SHS’s program and activities and ensuring that the accounts are always up to date and reconciled.

Main duties and responsibilities

To participate in the monthly accounting close ensuring timeliness, accuracy, completeness and compliance with business policies.
To ensure invoices are according to the legal requirements, approved properly and supported by required documentation such as agreements, freelance agreement and requisitions, before are recorded in the books.
To assist in the preparation of the monthly financial reports, annual reports, audited accounts and budgets.
To keep up to date records of the Office’s inventory and fixed assets.
To work with the project staff on all financial reporting requirements to different donors.
To undertake other responsibilities at the request of Executive Director.

For programs accounts including bookkeeping and monthly reconciliations.

Manage the project/s cash box
Coordinate with the Project Manager to plan payments of suppliers and/or bills of services and utilities; make sure that all payments are timely and accurate; plan currency exchange transactions and cashbox flow
To ensure budgeting, financial planning and reporting in coordination with the Executive Director, Programs Manager and SHS financial system.
To prepare program(s) mid-term and annual financial reports and ensure compliance with back donors' as well as SHS's requirements/guidelines.
To review, assess partners’ mid-term and annual financial and audit reports and carry out necessary follow-ups.
To release partner payments as stipulated in partners agreements.
Tracking and management for program financial which includes monitoring and reporting on financial results.
To participate and undertake the program audit process and carry-out necessary follow-ups.

متطلبات الوظيفة

Experience

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in finance and accounting and work experience with Non-Governmental Organizations and/or Donor organizations.
Knowledge of general accounting principles and production and interpretation of management accounts.
Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Skills and abilities

Strong communications, interpersonal, organization, and listening skills.
Good interpersonal skills – able to deal diplomatically and flexibly with a range of different people;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic;

Knowledge

Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel (or other spreadsheets) and word processing.
Good understanding of and sensitivity to the regional/local context;
Excellent knowledge and experience of Bisan accounting system

Personal attributes and other requirements

Committed to SHS’s aims and values;
Highly organised self-starter, able to work alone or as part of a team.

تفاصيل الوظيفة

المسمى الوظيفي Finance Officer/Accountant

آخر موعد للتقديم 25 - Oct - 2020

المكان رام الله والبيرة

نوع الوظيفة دوام جزئي

المستوى المهني متوسط الخبرة

الراتب N/A

الدرجة العلمية البكالوريوس

الخبرة 3 سنوات

التصنيف المحاسبة والعلوم المالية

آلية التقديم

Please send your resume and cover letter to the administration department via e-mail: [email protected] latest by 25th Oct, 2020.

Please ensure that you state the title of the post & the Ref # that you are applying for as subject of your email.

Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for this vacancy

We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. All applications will be treated in confidence.