Office Manager/ Accounts Manager

 

The Australian Representative Office is seeking to fill the following vacancy:

Position number: 10146
Local designation: Office Manager/ Accounts Manager
Supervisor: Head of Office
Section: Administration
Position status: Full Time: 37 hours (Monday to Friday)

The Australian Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Applications are invited for the above position in the Administrative Section of the Australian Representative Office (ARO), Ramallah.

The duties of the position and application requirements are listed below. All applicants should ensure that their application addresses the criteria. Applications that do not meet the criteria set out under the heading “Application requirements” will not be considered for interview.
Process

Applications should be directed by email only to [email protected] and must be received by the ARO before midnight on Friday 23 March 2012. Late applications will not be considered.

The ARO will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Short-listed applicants will be contacted directly for interview. Any applicants who are interviewed will be advised of the final outcome.

Unsuccessful applicants who rate highly in this employment process may be considered for employment with the ARO should another similar position become vacant within the next 6 months.

The ARO will establish a Selection Advisory Committee to assess applications, conduct interviews, check references and select the most suitable applicant.

Applicants are advised to pay close attention to the duty statement and selection criteria when preparing their application. The Selection Advisory Committee will shortlist applicants for interview based on the information provided in the applications it receives.

Duties

-Supervise ARO local staff and provide overall coordination between staff and programs
-Utilising commercial accounting package SAP:
-manage ARO budget
-ensure post financial systems are managed efficiently and accurately (including post bank accounts)
-Maintain staff attendance and leave records
-Manage office LAN and ICT systems
-Manage property issues
-Work with Post Security Officer to ensure effective security of the ARO Other duties as required

   
Application requirements

Candidates should include the following documentation in their application:

1-Curriculum vitae (resume) in English, containing:

a-Personal information, including address, email and telephone contact details
b-Residency/employment status in the Palestinian Territories (including East    Jerusalem)
c-Summary of employment history

2-Statement supporting the Selection Criteria (set out below).

a-This should be a written statement in English, addressing each of the Selection Criteria (maximum of two pages in total for the statement of claims).
b-Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for interview.
Selection Criteria
-Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and act quickly and flexibly in response to emerging issues and adapt to changing work priorities.
-Accounting qualifications and/or proven experience working in accounts.
-Experience using the SAP accounting package or other ERP, and ability to use computer applications such as Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic and the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of contacts.
-Demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage projects in a timely manner with attention to detail.

    
Position requirements

The successful applicant will also require the following:

-Eligible to work as a locally engaged staff member at a diplomatic mission in the Palestinian Territories. Holder of travel or residency documents permitting travel to areas outside Ramallah.
-Ability to work overtime, as required
-Fulfil the ARO’s medical and security requirements.

The ARO is an equal opportunity employer and is a smoke-free working environment.