Accountant - Youth Without Borders Forum

Background

Youth Without Borders (YWB) is a non-profit organization based in Gaza Strip that has been operating in Palestine since 2002. YWB is dedicated to building/developing capacities, and inclusive community practices for youth from different backgrounds, ethics, locations, and perspectives. YWB is committed to enhancing the opportunities for both genders to get the needed skills that contribute to creating innovative ideas.

YWB will implement several projects in partnership with INGOs in more than one field, Thus, YWB intends to hire a part-time accountant based on the availability of funding.

Position Title: Accountant - Part Time
Place: YWB Office, Khanyounis
Reports to: Executive Director
Period: 3 Months - Renewable upon efficiency and fund availability

Roles and Responsibilities:

Maintain YWB general accounting system and track expenditures related to the organization’s programs and projects.
Ensure that the accounting system is kept up to date.
Process all financial transactions in an accurate and timely fashion.
Prepare invoices and document payments.
Manage the day-to-day functioning of the finance section, including cash disbursements, cash receipts, etc.
Establish an effective filing system which can provide easy access to information and proper documentation of all financial requirement.
Ensure all typical donor requirements for documentation of expenditures are met to facilitate attribution of expenses to donors when funding is obtained.
Keep track and regularly update of our budget-tracking tool.
Responsible for preparing monthly reports for the director, quarterly accounts for the project team and donor.
Support during our annual audit.
Performing other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor degree from an accredited university in Accounting.
At least 2 years’ relevant experience in non-profit organizations national and international.
Experienced using Al Aseel accounting software.
Proficiency in MS Office skills particularly Excel.
Excellent English and Arabic competences.
Good organizational skills, punctuality, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A resident of KhanYunis or Rafah or Central Governorate

Deadline for submission:

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV & cover letter to the following e-mail:

jobs@ywbpal.org

Indicating Position Title in the subject line. “Accountant ”

Deadline for submission: Thursday 30, Novmber 2021 12:00 PM.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Youth Without Borders believes in equal opportunities for both genders.