Junior Accountant

Posting Title: Junior Accountant Department/ Office Finance and Administration Department Duty Station BEIRUT Posting Period 5 days   About ANERA   American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) advances the well-being of people in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan. Through partnerships and close consultation with local groups and communities, ANERA responds to economic, health and educational needs with sustainable solutions and also delivers humanitarian aid during emergencies. Incorporated in 1968 to help ease the suffering of Palestinian refugees after the Arab-Israeli War of 1967, ANERA is non-political and non-religious and is one of the largest American non-profits working solely in the Middle East for 40 years.     Organizational Setting and Reporting   The duration of this position will be 6months(Renewable) based on availability of funds and performance This Accountant is located within the Finance and Administration Department and reports directly to Finance and Administration Manager   Responsibilities The Candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following: Preparing Payment Vouchers Custody of Petty cash Collecting and verifying documents Maintain Daily Register Assists in preparing the monthly and quarterly financial reports Subsidiary Allocations Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.) Data entry using the accounting software(SAGE)   Competencies-Communication Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.   Teamwork Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Willing to learn from others;   Creativity Actively seeks to improve programs or services; Offers new and different options to solve problems; Thinks 'outside the box';   Education Graduate from a reputable university with a degree in: Business Administration/Accounting/Finance/Banking and Finance   Computer Skills Possess excellent knowledge of all MS applications with emphasis of spreadsheets (MS Excel)   Work Experience A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the same field Previous experience with INGO’s is preferred Languages For this post, fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required. Assessment Method Potential candidates will be contacted by the Program and Admin Officer directly for further consideration. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.   How to apply:   Interested candidates are asked to send an updated CV to: anera@aneralebanon.org addressing Mr. Samer Kamakh not later than June 25, 2014. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please mention the position title in the subject of your email.