Accountant

Accounting and Management  Carry out the day-to-day financial operations and transactions. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document all project transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies. Maintain and coordinate the implementation of standardized accounting control policies and procedures. Follow up on the budget development of each project and accordingly reviews processes in collaboration with projects staff and Managers. Support and monitor staff responsible for budget lines accounts so as to enable them to carry out their roles effectively. Conduct regular site visits to all project field locations and carry out audits where necessary and when requested by the FM. Manage and ensure timely payroll for local staff and other due payments. Perform monthly cash reconciliations and various balance sheet account controls to ensure accuracy. Assist the Internal Auditor to perform initial financial department audits to insure accuracy.   Financial Reporting Ensure relevant, timely and accurate financial reports. Manage the finance activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting deadlines. In coordination with the FM, communicate with partner organizations in order to establish best financial reporting practices. Prepare financial reports on utilization of grants from external donors, as they are required (including original receipts, tenders, exchange rates, etc.). Support the external auditor to ensure timely audit report statements.   In coordination with FM and/or the ED, perform periodic reviews of partner organizations’ financial functions, and support them when required. Prepare cash flow forecasts and expenditure projections to each project.   Financial Systems Ensure the presence of adequate controls over cash and bank holdings. Cooperate with program management department and review the financial field systems. Oversee the proper protection and recording of Moussawat’s program assets. Recommend, develop and maintain the protection and backup of financial data bases, reports and receipts and an adequate filing system.