Senior Accountant

الوصف الوظيفي

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in
developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living
conditions. This iswhatthe Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all
about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives
in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in
international education work around the globe.
GIZ Office Al Bireh is looking for a

Senior Accountant

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:

A.Responsibilities
-ensuring that financial administration functions well in accordance with GIZ standard procedures
-effectively coordinating with the relevant departments at GIZ Head Office Germany
-processing of travel claims
-accounting for GIZ- projects/programmes
-internal control of GIZ projects

B.Tasks
-responsible for the bookkeeping of the GIZ Office and GIZ project/programmes
-monthly bank reconciliation
-check the vouchers and receipts submitted by the projects/programmes for completeness and
allocation to cost units and categories
-advise on financial aspects of projects
-carry out internal controls in accordance with GIZ’s internal controlmanual
-carry out accounting tasks using WINPACCS accounting software and prepare monthly end-ofperiod
accounts and bank reconciliation
-submit the end-of-month accounts to the officer responsible for the contract and cooperation and
forward them to GIZ Head Office
-Process travel claims for duty travel of GIZ staff, development advisors and counterparts, in line
with the GIZ directives for reimbursement of travel expenses

Requiredqualifications:
-BA in accounting and auditing or similar area
-at least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
-in-depth knowledge of accounting software
-good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet)
and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
-very good knowledge of English, ideally a knowledge of German
Assignment: Starting January 2013.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment
with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Please send your CV along with a cover letter by e-mail to