Accountant

The ICRC Delegation in Libya – temporarily located in Tunis - seeks to fill the following position:

                                                                                        Accountant

The position is based in Tunis

Accountant is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analyzing the accounting records and financial reports of the delegation/other structure under his/her responsibility

MAIN TASKS

  • Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis.

  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.

  • Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.

  • Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.

  • Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.

  • Participates in monthly closing activities and is responsible for part of them.

  • Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary.

  • Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor.

REQUIRED PROFILE

Certifications / Education required

  •Completed secondary schooling and vocational training.
  • Diploma in accounting.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent an asset.
  • Fluent command of English and French.
  • Computer proficiency

Professional Experience required

  • 3-5 years' work experience in a similar field.
  • Experience of international organizations an asset.
  • Sound knowledge of accounting software.…

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding.

As an asset, the successful candidate may also have:

• Ability to work under minimum supervision / Accountability

• Flexible disposition
• Teamwork spirit
• International and/or humanitarian work experiences an asset

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding.

Official working hours are Sundays to Thursdays 0800 -1700 (one hour lunch break)

Starting date: ASAP.

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Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application with 3 references  before 16/05/2021 with the title in the email subject “Accountant  - LSU Tunis”.

CVs not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.