Financial Officer

PFU (Palestinian Farmers Union)is a nonprofit organization established in 1993 which
gathers around 9.500 members organized in 16 regional farmers associations disseminated all over the West Bank and Gaza Strip.PFU as a professional Union aims at defending and promoting the legitimate vocational rights and the interests of Palestinian farmers. Within the framework of (Support to olive oil producers in the West Bank Revitalization of olive oil sector) funded by SDC, PFU is seeking qualified candidates for this position.
Job Summary
1- Process, all financial data into computerized accounting system.
2- Verifies all payment requests and ensure compliance with projects budgets and the
organization’s internal rules and regulations.
3-Assists in preparation of budgets, and ensure compliance with the organization internal
regulations regarding accounting and financial management requirements.
4-Prepare and follow up financial reports on regular basis to donors and to executive
management.
5- Prepares the monthly payroll and bank reconciliations in connection with end month procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum a bachelor degree in Accounting from Credential University.
- Good knowledge of not-for-profit accounting principles, and best practices in the profession.
-Good knowledge in procedural and reporting requirements as well as knowledge in local accounting practices and relevant laws.
- A minimum of three years of experience working on accounting / financial
management of developmental programs, preferably in the West Bank, is required.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written English language skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office applications is required.
Qualified candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV’s by email to [email protected] or Fax: 022971358 with cover letter no later than September 12, 2009.