Accountant

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  To maintain financial records by preparing accounting reports & statements, reconciling accounts, & processing journal entries & vouchers in compliance with World Vision’s financial policies..  MAJOR TASKS: Prepare and review for the projects all the daily financial transactions (Prepare payment orders, checks and corresponding E-Vouchers) ensuring all transactions are approved and budgeted for and supporting documentation is accurate and attached to the voucher Ensure that the petty cash 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 cash-request for the relief projects and send this to Finance Officer within the required dead-line. 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 relief projects’ office  Knowledge and Skills Good command in English and Arabic , oral and written Good communication skills Good computer skills Maintain high level of confidentiality  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: Contract– Full Time (1 year)