Accountant

Masar association is recruiting a full time Accountant, starting immediately as of date of signing contract. The Accountant will be reporting to the Executive Director.

S/he will be responsible of the following tasks:

• Book keeping, utilizing the SWAP accounting system;
• Ensuring that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place and that Masar's accounting practices and standards are adhered to; as well as that the requirements from donors, auditors and authorities are fulfilled, especially in relation to purchasing, authentication and payment procedures;
• Attending trainings with donors related to accounting and auditing principles and requirements when need be;
• Preparing payments for: consultants and vendors, in accordance with Masar's financial procedures and contract policies;
• Performing monthly reconciliations of bank and cash accounts;
• Ensuring the availability of sufficient cash in the bank and in cash boxes;
• Conducting month-end cash counts with the Cashier;
• Ensuring proper and adequate filing system for financial and admin. documents;
• Preparing donors’ financial reports and any other financial management reports;
• Supporting the external auditor to ensure timely audit report statements;
• Updating the association’s “Financial& Procurement Handbook” when need be.

Applicants’ academic and Professional Qualifications:      

• Ordinary National Diploma in Business Management/ Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

•     Strong organizational and team work skills;

•     Good cultural awareness and sensitivity;

•     Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential;

•     Very Good English Language level (Business English is a plus);

•     Knowledge of the NGO operations and its dynamics is a plus;

•     Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and financial management softwares.

Interested applicants are invited to send their CVs along with a cover letter to the email: info@masarlb.org. The deadline for applying is March 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you!