Chemonics seeks a finance manager for the USAID/OTI-funded Libya Transition Initiative (LTI). LTIsupports the transition from the Qadhafi regime to a free and democratic Libya by supporting civil society, strengthening local and independent media outlets, and assisting interim government. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervise all aspects of financial management and accounting for field office transactions
- Oversee payroll and ensure appropriate tax withholdings
- Ensure that subcontractor invoices and payments are in compliance with payment terms and subcontracted deliverables
- Maintain central accounting files
- Manage and monitor project bank accounts
- Petty cash reconciliation and replenishment
- Enter all local financial transactions such as petty cash and subcontract payments into project accounting system
- Manage project and field accounting systems and internal day-to-day financial operations
- Ensure that all back-up supporting documentation and approvals are available before issuing any payment
- Facilitate vendor payment either through direct bank wire transfer or issuance of bank check.
- Ensure all financial documentation is both filed in hard copy and scanned and saved in project digital files
- General assistance to the operations manager, with such tasks as expense reports, travel advances, and contacting vendors
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Position only open to Libyan citizens or residents
- Advanced studies in relevant field, such as accounting, commerce or business administration, or equivalent experience required
- Minimum of five years of experience in accounting and administrative support
- Knowledge of Libyan tax regulations is strongly preferred
- Experience administering a payroll is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of accounting systems and software applications including QuickBooks, MS Word, MS Excel and other basic computer applications
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently
- Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with colleagues, visitors, and the general public
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent Arabic is required; English proficiency is acceptable although English fluency is strongly preferred
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to ltirecruitment@chemonics.com by September 30, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “LTI - finance manager” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
How to apply:
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