Accountant (Short-Term Contractor)

Position Summary: Relief International operates a small microfinance program based in Salfeet, Palestine (RI PAL) with an active loan portfolio of approximately $130,000. RI seeks a short-term accountant, preferably with microfinance experience, to update and reconcile the books and generate financial statements through July 2012. This will require obtaining all receipts and bank statements from staff since the last time accounts were updated, entering all transactions into the system that is in place, and generating a complete set of statements once the system is updated. This includes a cash-flow statement, an income statement (P&L statement) and a balance sheet. English proficiency is required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Determines the most recent date when all entries into the accounting system had been completed.
• Works closely with RI PAL staff to obtain all receipts and bank statements since the accounting system was last updated.
• Work closely with RI PAL staff to calculate interest and other loan income since the last time the accounting system had been updated.
• Update accounting system entries through August 2012.
• Compile files by month and by account of all receipts and bank statements since October 2011.
• Verify that all accounts payable and receivable are up to date. Work with RI PAL staff to make any outstanding payments and to collect any non-loan accounts receivable.
• Generate December 2011, June 2012, and July 2012 financial statements: Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Income Statement (P&L)
• Generate Cash flow

Deliverables:
• Approved Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow Statements for May, June, July
• Income and Expense Report through August

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• B.A. or master degree in accounting;
• Minimum five (5) years experience in an accounting position
• Banking or microfinance experience preferred
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• The candidate must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Advanced Excel and QuickBooks skills required. Knowledge of Delta MIS for microfinance desired.
• English and Arabic fluency required.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Procedure: Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, 3 professional references (e-mail, address and phone number), and date of availability to hrfinance@ri.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following: Accountant. We will carefully review your materials and contact you if we would like to set up an interview.