Project Accountant

In Partnership with Y-Care International (UK), and YWCA/YMCA Sweden, supported by Funding from the European Union, and Swedish Mission Council (SMC), the YWCA of Palestine will be implementing a Three-Year Programme, titled “Empowering socially excluded young women in the oPt to become economically active and advocate for their rights with local decision makers”

Project Accountant

The Project Accountant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and be supported by the Financial Controller at the National Office of the YWCA of Palestine.

He or she will have responsibility for day-to-day operation of project finances, compliance with donor requirements and produce financial reports.

The major tasks to be accomplished:
-Develop and implement centralized financial system across project locations. Provide training on financial and administrative procedures for Field Coordinators.
-Creating chart of accounts and recording of all financial transactions on the accounting software
-Preparation of semi-annual and annual budgets, cash flow and forecasting for approval by Project Manager
-Manage all project staff issues, including time sheets, benefits leaves, and other related issues   
-Oversee all project procurement and ensure contract compliance with YWCA and/or EU procurement policies and procedures to include accurate financial management and control, record keeping, obtain quotes from services providers and vendors, asset management.

Required Major Skills and Qualifications:
-Minimum Bachelors Degree in accounting
-Minimum experience of 3 years in NGO or project accounting
-Acquaintance with financial soft wares (e.g. Bisan, Enterprise) and strong computer skills
-Experience with budgeting, costing, and financial reporting
-Experience of working on large donor projects e.g. EU an added value
-Computer skills (Microsoft Office Excel)
-Communication skills English Arabic
Qualified women and young people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected]

By 26 January 2014, indicating clearly the position applying for. Any CV’s received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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