Finance and Accounting Manager-Amideast عودة إلى الفرص

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Finance and Accounting Manager is responsible for strategically managing all aspects of finance and accounting for the Tunisia field offices (which include offices in Tunis, lac II and Sousse),  including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, local taxation and audit management, as well as providing associated analysis. The F&A Manager reports directly to the Country Director and is in direct contact with the Regional Finance Director and HQ Controller. The F&A Manager will contribute to overall strategic management of the organization as a member of the Senior Management Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all field office accounting including monthly closing process, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and monthly reconciliation activities in accordance with HQ standardized processes.
• Supervise four finance & accounting staff members.
• Work closely with HQ Controller and Regional Finance Director in response to internal and external audits.
• Support development of Amideast’s field office annual operating budget, rolling forecasts, and related internal management an operational reporting.
• Work closely with HQ treasury department to effectively prepare accurate cash forecasts and weekly cash positions.
• Prepare financial reports as required for program sponsors in coordination with HQ accounting and HQ contracts and grants departments.
• Assure financial compliance with contract and grant regulations.
• Serve as a liaison with Amideast’s bank on operational matters, prepare and transmit domestic and international wires.
• Monitor and review field office functional and programmatic financial performance, keeping management abreast of current and projected performance and trends.
• Maximize the use of Amideast’s transactional accounting system (Deltek Costpoint) and point of sale system (Pro Class).
• Consult with Amideast’s external expert accountant and internal auditor in order to remain current on, and compliant with, internal financial regulations and procedures, as well as local tax codes and Tunisian accounting standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required

• Master’s degree in a relevant financial discipline
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in an accounting/finance environment, including managing and supervising other employees
• Written and spoken proficiency in English – minimum TOEIC score of 850
• Working knowledge of financial management of non-profit organizations, including FASB and United States GAAP rules.
• Experience with conducting or participating in financial audits
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Team player with good communication and leadership skills.

Preferred

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Understanding of OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone

Up to 5% business travel may be needed to support Amideast’s Sousse office as needed.

Please include a cover letter in your application.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.