Accountant

Position: Accountant

Reports to: Finance Manager

Contract Type: Regular, Full-time

Staff directly reporting to this post: N/A

Grade Level: ‎6

Location: Cairo

Egypt

Position Purpose/Summary:
The accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks associated with
the OSRA project. The accountant is responsible for applying accounting
procedures to program structures, cycles, and needs. The position involves
reviewing, and processing expense reports and records; reconciling invoices
with GL; and assisting with financial reports.

Safeguarding: -
Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we
serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that
inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners
including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do
everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to
work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our
safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known
violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally
permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job
applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to
work with us.

Job Responsibilities:
* Prepares journal entries and records transactions into the accounting system.
* Receive and review payment requests for completeness, documentation accuracy, and correct project budget line item.
* Review cost share documentation received for compliance, completeness, and accuracy; enter information into reporting trackers.
* Assist the Finance Manager with monthly and year-end closing activities and accrue expenses for the project at the end of the financial year.
* Reconcile petty cash accounts to accounting books and prepare the monthly cash count.
* Prepare payments for the payroll tax, social insurance, and other statutory withholding requirements including form ‎41.
* Preparing the WHT notification to the vendors
* Ensure that staff travel advance requests and advances for activities are processed in a timely manner and to be cleared on time.
* Review and process trip expense reports, reviewing for completeness, accuracy, allowability, and appropriate coding; prepare trip expense reports when requested in special circumstances.
* Assist in tracking program activity budget(s), monitor expenditures, and help prepare financial reports.
* Process advances and reimbursable expenses to sub-recipients if applicable in a timely manner.
* Assist the program team in handling finance tasks related to events and interventions.
* Ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place for the project.
* Respond to routine inquiries related to accounting and finances and assist with preparation for annual independent and A-‎133 audits.
* Scan and file all accounting documentation monthly.
* Posting the bank transactions into the bank portal and assisting the finance manager in bank reconciliation.
* Other duties as assigned.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:
* Languages: Foundational writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
* Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services of assigned program.
* Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices
* Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills.
* Influencing and Customer Service: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
* Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
* Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
* Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related matters

Required Qualifications: -
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration A minimum of ‎2-‎5 years of demonstrated experience in the accounting and finance area.
* Knowledge of the international development funding arena is desirable.
* Familiarity with OMB ‎2 CFR ‎200 and USAID rules and regulations.
* Excellent oral, and written communication, and problem-solving ability.
* Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Professional verbal and written abilities in both English and Arabic.
* Ability to train/mentor staff in accounting requirements.
* Ability to multitask under tight deadlines

Travel required: -
* This position will interact with the finance and program team, vendors, and tax authorities. May travel to various locations within Egypt, specifically OSRAP-defined governorates .

Additional information: -
* Pathfinder International is an equal-opportunity employer committed to company diversity.
* This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.
* Pathfinder International reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. Furthermore, the employee will review the Job Description annually with their supervisor/s to include additional or revised responsibilities and tasks as deemed necessary

Important Notice:
* Deadline for Submitting Applications: June ‎26 th , ‎2023
* Please ensure you provide an updated resume (CV) with your application