Job Purpose: The general purpose of the job is to provide day-to-day financial operations for all activities under the USAID Scholarship Activity award. This post works under the direct supervision of the project Finance Manager. This post also supports the implementation of relevant project
financial/accounting entries, reservations, processing of payments and record-keeping.
Principal Accountabilities:
Perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic
invoicing, financial reporting, reconciliations, re-budgeting and other grant functions
required by different AUC units and USAID
Ensure compliance of all grant financial activities with USAID and AUC rules/regulations
Track and verify that there are sufficient budget funds to cover payment of expenditures in
advance
Prepare the payment request for all the project transactions
Keep control of the actual expenses and compare the in detail to the budget line items
Prepare Cash Advances and follow up on their settlements
Handle all the program activities financially with the Finance Manager, COP, DCOP, Grants
Accounting Office, Travel Office, and Supply Chain Management Office
Support Finance Manager to keep control of deadlines for financial quarterly and annual
reports and the grant monetary activities
Assist Finance Manager in preparing accurate on-demand financial reports as required
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports on grants for internal management purposes
Review invoices and provide account codes, when appropriate, for proper project accounting
Automate and streamline processes to enhance accuracy of data while minimizing manual
efforts
Expertly use of SAP accounting system
Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting
Previous grant accounting experience is required
Skills:
Fluency in English and Arabic
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Demonstrated analytical skills
A solid understanding of accounting principles in practice
Ability to multi-task and provide accurate results
Good user of SAP
The position is open until December 12, 2021
Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.