Description de l'annonce:

Payments Specialist

Tunis, Tunisia

Cardno is currently seeking an experienced Payments Specialist for an upcoming five year donor-funded Program in Tunis, Tunisia.

Cardno is an industry leader in providing Fiscal/Procurement Agent services for multiple international donors. Cardno is currently providing Fiscal/Procurement Agent services in over 13 countries in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

The Payments Specialist as part of the Fiscal Agent Team, will assist in the financial management of donor funds.  The Payments Specialist will execute day-to-day accounting activities of the Program. Specific responsibilities include:

1.  Execute and coordinate day-to-day financial activities including processing payment requests and payroll; performing banking operations; preparing payment instruments or instruction; monitoring budgets; and recording financial transactions in the accounting system.

2.  Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations of Program funds. Prepare weekly financial reports. Assist in the preparation of budgets, and in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports.

3.  Maintain and monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel advances, and the fixed assets register. Promptly identify and assist in resolving all differences.

4.  Execute tasks to comply with local tax laws. Assist in obtaining tax exemption or refunds.

5.  Ensure all financial activities are carried out in compliance with local tax laws, Fiscal Accountability Plan, Cost and Fiscal Accountability Principles of the Program and the donor. Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste, and abuse. Ensure that all approvals and financial records are kept safely and filed properly.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience –

·  Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting functions such as: invoice and payroll processing, cash management, reconciliation, project accounting, and financial reporting

·  Previous experience on projects financed by international donors or development agencies

·  Strong skills in internal controls and international accounting standards 

·  Good understanding of local tax laws and compliance

·  Proactive and quick learner; demonstrated ability to work on a team

·  Strong communication skills

Education –

·  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field

Language –

·  Fluency in French and Good in English – reading, writing, and speaking

Computer Skills –

·  Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, and PowerPoint  

·  Previous experience working on an automated commitment, budgeting, and accounting system

·  Experience using SAP system is desirable