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Accountant

Education Development Center (EDC)
Cairo, Egypt
Posted 4 years ago
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  • Supports the Finance Director in conducting day-to-day finance operations, including implementation of EDC and USAID policies, procedures and systems;
  • Supports the Finance Director in the preparation of project monthly financial reports and tracking of spending against the approved budget;
  • Manages the process of clearing bills, advance reconciliation, payments, and vouchers, including a review and certification of supporting documentation to ensure it is compliant with local tax laws, as well as USAID and EDC policies;
  • Records project transactions in QuickBooks, utilizing the correct charge codes and monitoring alignment to budgeted activities;
  • Prepares the bank reconciliation of each account prior to the monthly close;
  • Supports the Finance Director in preparing wire transfer requests;
  • Works closely with the EDC Home Office in Washington, DC, to ensure reconciliation of monthly expense reports and respond to any inquiries, as necessary;
  • Assists in the preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts in accordance with appropriate procedures;
  • Provides necessary information to payroll service provider to ensure salaries are being processed in accordance with requirements;
  • Scans and files all supporting financial documentation on a monthly basis per EDC file retention policies;
  • Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and ethics when dealing with documentation and related information on sensitive and confidential matters, as well as with EDC colleagues;
  • Conducts checks on compliance with USAID’s Anti-Terrorist Certification (“ATC”) regulations; and;
  • Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related degree required.

Skills and Experience:

  • 5 to 6 years of directly relevant experience in accounting required;
  • Experience supporting large USAID or other donor-funded projects;
  • Proficiency working with QuickBooks accounting system or similar software;
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word;
  • Knowledge of Egyptian labor and tax laws;
  • Detail-oriented and organized;
  • Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure;
  • Ability to work independently, as well as within a team in difficult work environment;
  • Certified Public Accountant.

Language:
Fluency in Arabic is required. Basic English is required. Proficiency in English is highly preferred.

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