Thursday 5 July 2018

Accountant at Terre des hommes



Terre des hommes Foundation in Egypt is seeking to hire an Accountant with excellent accounting knowledge and skills. Admin background is a plus.

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Based in Cairo
Supervisor: Finance Manager
Working partners: project team in Tdh & project's stakeholders
Mission: carry out the delegation's financial and accounting tasks in a correct manner to produce reliable and transparent information on a regular basis and within the time frames.

Duties/Lines of Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities
1. Manage the accounting system on computer
2. Manage accounting operations
3. Close the monthly and annual accounts and submit to line manager
4. Number, settle, translate and enter and file the accounting records
5. Keep the account books required according country's regulations
6. Prepare the tax and social security declarations within the legal deadlines
7. Check the bills sent by the suppliers before any payment
8. Participate in updating the internal procedures (procedure handbook)
9. Check the cash periodically and notify internal
10.Control of any observed discrepancies
11. Verify the authenticity of cash and bank documents, enter them and file them
12. Monitor the deadlines for drawing up the financial reports for the various donors

To Respect Tdh Child Protection Policy
- To be aware of Tdh Child Protection Policy (CPP)
- Comply with CPP related systems
- Work in an integrated manner with the protection component and link the project committees and child protection committees
Administration/Human Resources
- Comply with all relevant Tdh policies and procedures with respect to human resources and other relevant policies (i.e. CPP, Operational Manual, Staff Regulations …).
- Work fully as a member of the team to achieve results and major progress, in harmony with the project team


Post Requirements:

Technical skills:
• University degree in accounting
• 3: 5 years of experience in same position, Graduation year not before 2012.
• Excellent accounting knowledge and skills
• Experience in dealing with governmental authorities (tax-social insurance, etc.)
• Computer skills (Excel, word) including accounting software skills
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English (oral and written)

Interpersonal skills:
• Able to work with different personalities
• Excellent to plan and manage deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Autonomy
• Enthusiastic
• Willingness to continuous learning and personal development
Language and computer skills
- Good communication skills in Arabic and English (oral and written)
- Good computer skills

How to apply:
If you are interested, please send your updated CV with the motivation letter to the following email address: hr@eg.tdh.net , mentioning the Job Title “Accountant” in the email subject.
Deadline: 30th of July 2018.