Remote Job Opportunity as an Account at Internews

Internews is offering a remote job opportunity as an Accountant who is preferably a resident in the Middle East and North Africa region to join the team for 2021. You should apply with the understanding that work hours will need to be coordinated to align in part with those of colleagues in these time zones. 

1. Gather cyclical spending needs of the projects, coordinate and maintain cash flow forecasting system-based activity needs and ensure the timely submission of wire transfer requests (WTRs), for approval.
2. Oversee banking transactions, including deposits and bank statement collection, wire processing, and ensure adherence to proper approval procedures.
3. Manage cash and bank reconciliations and tracking business advances to project staff.
4. Ensure compliance with local regulations in respect to financial and other matters (e.g. registration, taxation and labor laws).
5. Ensure all procurement procedures and documentations are in place before processing payments.
6. Review all financial aspects of finance deliverables including ad-hoc reports, audit reports and statutory reports.
7. Verify and validate all documents submitted for payments before recording invoices.
8. Maintain all vendors ensure up-to-date vetting and updated contact information.
9. Prepare Month-End Report (MER) in a timely manner.
10. Arrange for the delivery of funds to various locations, as required.
11. Ensure vouchers are all correctly signed off and that no supporting documentation is missing.
12. Follow-up and supply documentation, if required, after Regional Program Accountant (RPA) review.
13. Conduct banking transactions, including depositing and collecting bank statements, processing wires, converting currencies from one account to another.
14. Manage cash and bank reconciliations.
15. Maintain cash register for petty cash account as required for replenishment.
16. Review staff payroll.
17. Manage tax returns, PAYE, withholding taxes, annual returns, and staff deductions.
18. Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and other relevant donor stipulations for all financial processes.
19. Reconcile credit cards.
20. Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding  Internews’ Core Values.

1. A degree in business administration/management, accounting, or the social sciences.
2. More than 4 years of progressively complex accounting experience.
3. Experience working with US Government funded donors (particularly USAID and/or DRL).
4. Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
5. Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments.
6. Proven ability of staff capacity building in field offices on accounting policies and procedures.
7. Intermediate expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
8. Excellent organizational skills.
9. Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
10. Fluency in English is required.
11. Proficiency in Arabic.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Fluency in Arabic.
2. Proficiency in French and/or any other regional languages.
3. Managerial experience.
4. Experience working with remote teams.
5. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
6. Familiarity with Unit 4 Business World accounting software.
7. Accounting Certification or advanced degree (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA, CMA, MBA etc).

About Internews:

Internews, an international nonprofit organization, operates with administrative centers in California, Washington DC, London and Paris, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

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