South Area Accountant

PURPOSE OF POSITION:    To maintain financial records by preparing accounting reports and statements, reconciling accounts, and processing journal entries and vouchers in compliance with World Vision’s financial policies.     MAJOR TASKS:   Prepare and review for the ADP’s all the daily financial transactions (Prepare checks and corresponding E-Vouchers) ensuring all transactions are approved and budgeted for and supporting documentation is accurate and attached to the voucher. Act as the custodian of the ADP Zonal Office petty cash fund, ensuring the fund is replenished regularly. Prepare the petty cash statement before replenishing and ensure petty cash summary is properly approved. Maintain a filing system for all the monthly vouchers and other financial documentation. Also maintain a filing system for all admin related documentation, such as contracts, quotations and purchase requests. Follow up on advances and other receivables and payables older than 30 days. Prepare the monthly reconciliation for the Area bank account and follow up with the bank on any reconciliation items and outstanding checks Prepare the monthly cash-request for the ADP Zonal Office and send this to ADP Project Finance Officer within the required deadline. Ensure all accounts are handled on a timely manner by coordinating with the suppliers. Look for opportunities to increase the level of support for area Operations. Prepare and update on a monthly basis the capital and fixed inventory register for the ADP Zonal office Review ADP Financial reports for accuracy and ensure they are submitted on time. Work closely with area Operations staff in preparing annual budgets     EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:             Education University degree in accounting and business administration     Knowledge and Skills Good command in English and Arabic , oral and written Good communication skills Good computer skills Maintain high level of confidentiality Experience in bookkeeping and inventory management   Experience Two years in a similar job and in financial reporting   Work Environment Office-based with occasional travel to the NO Travel:  10%  local travel is required Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.      EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Regular Full Time   Qualified candidates are requested to send their CV to the following fax number or e-mail address: Fax number:             00 961 4 401982 E-mail address:        cv@worldvision.org.lb (Kindly state the title of the vacancy in the subject.)