• Manage all accounting entries in the financial system;
• Monitor all payments to different stakeholders;
• Monitor financial reporting and compliance requirements, alerting the Project Manager and Business Officer of spending trends that indicate a lack of adherence to budgets;
• Prepare monthly projection for the Tunis office;
• Ensure timely submission of wire transfer requests (WTRs) for approval;
• Responsible for cash and bank account reconciliation, as well as tracking business advances to project staff;
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash in a secure location for small financial transactions;
• Oversee banking transitions, including deposits, bank statement collection and wire processing in adherence with approval procedures;
• Maintain banking files, including a list of signatures and agents of the Tunis office;
• Ensure compliance with local regulations as regard financial and other matters (e.g. – taxation, labor laws);
• Monitor program expenditures against budget forecasting for planned expenditures throughout project lifecycle;
• Monitor activities budget for programs in collaboration with the Project Manager;
• Communicate and coordinate with program management and team, responding to financial questions and providing mentoring and assistance as needed;
• Support the Regional Accountant – MENA and Business Officer – MENA to ensure project complies with all administrative requirements, donors’ regulations, laws including local laws and requirements for local staff;
• Manage the month end closing cycle;
• Support the Project Manager and HQ team in overall Human Resources management;
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values;
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Ability to work and reside in Tunis.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years related work experience in international projects, finance management, and financial analysis; contract management experience desirable;
• Experience with USAID-funded projects an asset;
• Experience managing and/or training staff;
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability;
• A high degree of computer literacy, especially Excel;
• Fluency in English, French, and Arabic required.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit CV and application through our Careers page: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=INTERNEWS&cws=38&rid=1242