Accountant

FUNCTION: Admin

Reports to: Finance Officer

Duty Station: Baalbek – Hermel

Job Overview/Summary

Based on the principles of human rights and child right SAWA group targets children, youth and parents with cultural, social, educational and environmental objectives. Allowing children to live in protect and peaceful family environment.

SAWA is seeking an Accountant to supports the operations of the organization by providing an effective and professional accounting service by executing daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. 

 
Job Purpose:

The Accountant works under the supervision of the Finance Officer. He/ She is responsible for supporting financial processes and reporting for activities implemented by SAWA and for the implementation of the finance and accounting policies and procedures.

List of responsibilities and duties:

• Prepare daily accounting and quarterly adjusting entries.
• Prepares accounting system access rights.
• Prepare the cost allocation methodology and responsible for accounting documentation.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Adhere to SAWA’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare the bookkeeping of petty cash reconciliations.
• Prepare checks when requested under the supervision of the finance officer.
• Cross check timesheets and finger print data.
• Support and cooperate with Internal and External Auditors during their scheduled visits.
• Adhere to SAWA’s conflict of interest and anti-fraud policy.
• Organize All finance department filling
• Scanning, printing, of all documents related to accounting
• Ensure that all documents and files are filled with the requirements needed  
• Follow up with the team members to ensure that the job is perfectly done
• Accomplish the tasks given by the finance officer
• Carry out necessary backup.
• Prepare, verify, and post daily journal entries and transactions: income, expenses, bank deposits, transfers, as provided in the approved budgets, and ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursement and that proper financial documents are used.
• Maintain all necessary records and documentation of transactions and payments.
• Setting up the new budgets or amending budgets in accounts software.
• Data entry to accounting system
• Process payments and printing of checks

Required Personal Qualities/Skills:

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Power Point, Internet and Outlook)
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Solid reporting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organized and strong attention to details
• Keen on Meeting Deadlines
• Strong Presentation Skills

Experience required:

• +2 years of experience in accounting and budgeting
• Experience at an NGO is desirable