THE ORGANIZATION

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion), is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

THE JOB

Under supervision of the Palestine Finance Manager, operates the mission accounting practice in compliance with both the Palestine legal framework and the framework defined by HI. She/ he strive to produce high quality of the missions accounting and that deadlines are met

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: To carry out accounting operations of the mission in compliance with HI and the donor’s procedures

Activities:

Registering financial transactions in NAV on daily basis with high accuracy in terms of GAP codes, financial codes and description for Jerusalem and Ramallah offices

Reconciling the bank transaction with bank statement on monthly basis for Jerusalem and Ramallah Offices

Carrying out regular cash count in Ramallah

Keeping good contact with the bank management so as to ease relations and to get banking features which ease the work

Identifying banking risk and raise to line manager as necessary

Closing the accounting on monthly basis on the deadline agreed with the program deadlines for the whole Palestine mission

Filing of accounting documents, including in scan-it as advised by HI procedures

Leading mid and end of the year closure including providing accurate partner and bank circularization and other necessary administrative documents for the whole mission

Updating banking delegation and commitment signature table as soon changes are identified in close collaboration with the finance manager

Pulling out accounting documents from archive and make the scan/ copy for the auditor

Provide accounting clarification as requested by auditor

Ensure that all accounting processes are one in accordance with HI rules, regulations and standards for the whole missio 

Responsibility 2: Implementing the mission’s accounting practices in compliance with the government requirements

Activities:

Keeping updated in government accounting and taxation regulations

Deducting accurate income taxes from suppliers/ service providers and make the payment on time, and uploading on Palestinian income tax on the online portal of MOF.

Reconciling tax payments on monthly bases and obtaining updated records from ministry for clearance

Managing monthly payment of Israeli National Insurance and taxes as advised from payroll advisor

Facilitating the yearly legal audit for the mission

Providing documents for the yearly legal audit

Providing accounting clarification as requested by auditor

Manage the VAT exemption when required for all projects and keep records for documents obtained from ministry

Responsibility 3: Carry out checking of partners accounting documents and their capacity building for Ramallah office

Activities:

Carrying out partner’s capacity assessment in accounting before the agreement is signed

Carrying out partner’s training and coaching on accounting topics before and during the agreement

Checking eligibility of partners invoices in compliance with HI and donor rules .

Recording expenses of the partners in Navision and settle the partners accounts

Transferring money to partner after validation of transfer request upon validation of Project Manager/ Country Manager/ Regional Finance Manager

Providing recommendations to the partners on what can be improved in the accounting documents, bank receipts, and accounting practices

Participate in the audit of the partner when requested

Responsibility 4: To carry out payments by cash and bank on timely basis as required in Ramallah office

Activities:

Processing the payments and reception of cash/transfers during appropriate hours and in the field if needed

Preparing the cheques for payments and ensuring they are dully signed by the authorized persons.

Preparing the payments by e-banking and ensuring authorization by authorized persons.

Registers the entries in the logbook for each operation and controlling the coherence between the log book and HI procedures

Ensuring there is no cash shortage by anticipating cash withdrawal, informing the line manager in order to prepare the withdrawal request.

Performing weekly and monthly cash counts with the with designated persons

Supporting the finance officer to perform monthly HQ cash request by providing the log book, outstanding advances, last month transfer received from HQ and cash plan up to expected date of receiving the next HQ cash transfer.

Confidentiality is required in all these responsibilities.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

The successful candidate should at least have:

University degree in the field of accounting or Finance

Strong experience  in Accountancy and Finance (3 to 4 years).

Previous work experience with I/NGO.

Fluent in English

Basic Knowledge of Hebrew ( level 1)

Excellent communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills

Good organizational skills

Good oral, written communication and presentation skills

Ability to support and train

Good capacity in team work 

Adaptability.

Good knowledge in MS Applications ( Excel , word ...etc)

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Initial contract will be for a period of one year, renewable, and the position is based in Ramallah with frequent movement to Jerusalem

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and

Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates can send their resume with a cover letter to reach on or before the  9th of October 2022, to [email protected] indicating your full name and the job title (Mission Accountant) in the subject line in your e-mail application. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

 Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.