Accountant

Responsibilities & Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Admin Manager, the Accountant will undertake the following:

1. Prepare and reviews accounting entries into accounting system, ensure that transactions are complete and accurate.
2. Prepare the weekly payments. Ensure there is proper supporting documentation for all payments and other accounting entries.
3. Keep track on all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable balances.
4. Assist in the month closure on a monthly basis
5. Prepare monthly petty cash and bank reconciliations,
6. Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly VAT, Income Tax and NSSF reporting as well as the yearly tax declaration to the Ministry of Finance.
7. Assist in Audit schedule preparation: both internal and external
8. Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports or any donor financial reconciliation and financial reporting in line with the project ‘s budget.
9. Ensure that all documentation is listed physically and electronically and kept up to date.
10. Prepare the monthly payroll.

Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by the Finance and Admin Manager.

Professional Qualifications and Competencies:

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
2. A minimum 3 to 4 years of experience preferably working in the NGO sector.
3. Solid experience in financial reporting.
4. Excellent command of English and Arabic languages.
5. Expertise in MS. Office and accounting software.

Good communication skills, teamwork and cooperation