Accountant - The American University

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.

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”
التقديم | من هنااا