COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping tasks and periodic reconciliations in the finance department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting, Finance & Inventory Management

• Process Daily Sales Orders and reconcile balances with Proclass (registration) system
• Prepare payment vouchers by verifying documentation
• Prepare cash accounts reconciliation
• Follow up on AR and AP aging reports
• Perform monthly inventory checks and reconcile variance-if any
• Contribute to financial audits (Internal, External and Tax)
• Prepare receipt vouchers
• Prepare cash and Bank payments
• Maintain financial security by following in-house internal controls
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Apply Amideast financial, accounting, and administration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) policies, and rules as specified by HQ and Regional Finance Office (RFO)
• Manage the organization and maintenance of files and archives
• Perform other relative tasks assigned by the Finance Coordinator, Manager and/or Country Director

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant financial discipline
• Recent graduate (No experience required)
• Proficiency in English is B2 (CEFR Level Alignment)
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Understand accounting and financial regulations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Well-organized
• Possess problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills
• A Team player
• Able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines
• Approachable, dependable and professional
• Service-oriented, with a proactive approach to assisting others
• Self-starter with a positive work attitude and a team player
• Respects and exercises confidentiality

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone

Up to 5% business travel as needed.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

Amideast provides covered training opportunities for its staff within its current portfolio of offered services and that it invests in the advancement of its staff’s capabilities and skills to better perform at their roles.

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.