Regional Finance Assistant – USIP MENA عودة إلى الفرص

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JOB BRIEF

The Regional Finance Assistant, based in Tunis, Tunisia, will provide primary support to the North Africa program activities, and secondary support to the Middle East program activities. The incumbent will report to USIP’s Regional Finance Manager and liaise with USIP’s finance teams based in the MENA region and Washington DC.

This position is for national hires only.

This is a Fixed-Time Term Personal Services Contractor position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Record transactions and related payments for the North Africa and Middle East program activities;
• Provide regular financial updates on North Africa projects and programs;
• Ensure cash needs and financial preparations are met for all North Africa and Hub program activities and events;
• Recording transactions and related payments for the Middle East program activities;
• Maintaining proper internal documentation;
• Processing receipts and expenses daily; making sure they are properly recorded on USIP’s financial system
• Managing MENA Advance Accounts;
• Ensuring an adequate monthly archiving system to all payments processed from the hub or DC
• Implement all financial policies and procedures;
• Ensure proper financial documentation for the Tunis Hub payments;
• Ensure vendors are paid in an adequate timely manner
• Prepare a bi-weekly payment status report for all USIP’s contractors and vendors for the Regional Finance Manager
• Ensure compliance with existing policies and draft any new policies and procedures;

Performs other duties as assigned.

 Post Conditions:

• Working hours: Full time (40 hours/week)
• Location: Tunis
• Salary: Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Reporting line:  Regional Finance Manager, MENA
• Starting date: ASAP

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.