Accountant – Chemonics عودة إلى الفرص

The Libya Transition Initiative 3 is a USAID program implemented by Chemonics International in Tunisia and Libya. The goal of the LTI 3 is to establish and manage a quick-response mechanism supporting activities that reinforce stability and build an inclusive and peaceful democratic future in Libya.

LTI 3 seeks an accountant to provide surge support for our financial operations for project offices in Tunisia and Libya. S/he will be responsible for ensuring project financial policies are carried out in the office and will enter all local transactions into the project’s financial system. The Accountant reports to the Finance Director. 

Duration: Twelve Months based in Tunis

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all accounting records for accuracy and legitimacy.
• Prepare checks, receipts, journals, and other tracking documents, as needed.
• Enter data of all complete payment requests vouchers into field office financial system.
• Review all local financial transactions (e.g. petty cash, subcontract payments, etc.) into project’s accounting system. 
• Review timesheets and ensure payroll is completed in a timely and accurate fashion. 
• Maintain and update accounting records and files with appropriate supporting documentation and approvals. 
• Ensure that the program’s financial information and supporting documentation are kept confidential.
• Process payments through online banking portal
• Perform weekly cash counts and reconciliations
• Work with external accounting firm to ensure compliance with local financial laws/regulations
• Track sub ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff, such as   outstanding travel advances, vehicle mileage, and personal telephone use.
• Perform analytical procedures/reviews through pivot tables on financial balances 
• Manage completeness of project electronic finance files with accounting team
• Review entries for complete documentation and mathematically accuracy according to Chemonics policy. 
• Other duties as assigned by Finance Director.