Accountant

MA'AN Development Center is seeking qualified candidates for a full time Accountant Based in Ramallah Job Purpose: To work closely with the Financial Officer to ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Major Duties & Activities: Supports the Financial Officer in matters relating to overall MA'AN Development Center accounting functions. Insert accounting transactions into the BISAN accounting system and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Review the accounting transactions entered in the accounting software and all relevant supporting documents. Ensure full support documentation for all transactions and in compliance with the institution’s and donor's policies and procedures. Producing accurate financial reports to donors in accordance with the organization and donors’ policies and regulations. Prepare payroll sheet and related tax deductions. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Prepare and manage all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries. Ensure timely follow-up with the project auditors and provide them with all necessary audit documentation. Requirements Job Qualifications: (PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES) Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Four or more years’ experience in a mid-to-upper-level accounting position in NGOs. Experience in projects financial management. Good command of spoken and written Arabic and English. Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively. Knowledge of NGOs & donors’ financial policies and procedures. Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines and issue financial information in a timely manner. Maintain standards of conduct & demonstrate sound work ethics. Experience with BISAN accounting software. Proficiency in using a range of office software, including MS/Word, Outlook, Excel, Email. Personal Attributes/ Key Values & Attributes Reliability and dependability. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic NGO environment. Proactive and results-oriented approach. Work Conditions The work schedule is 40 hours per week. The probation period is 3 months and can be extended to another 3 months according the Labor Law. Annual leave: 21 working days/year National and Religious leave: 16 days per year. Sick leave: 14 days/year Indemnity Payment: Equivalent to one month’s salary for each complete year of service. Reimbursement for work related transportation expenses is according to MA’AN’s by- laws. Time flexibility is recognized by both parties with consideration that this position might need to do part of the work after 4:00pm. Contract & Benefits Contract Type: Project-based / Renewable Salary & Benefits: Competitive and based on experience and organizational salary scale. Other Benefits: professional development