About the Organization:
The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM), a non-profit agency, is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Its mandate is to alleviate poverty, diminish the vulnerability of poor populations, and reduce economic and social exclusion by establishing sustainable institutions that extend a broad range of innovative financial services to underserved population.
Background
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation (FMF), Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.
About the Job:
FMF is looking for a Chief Accountant. S/he will be responsible for is responsible for preparing the financial statements and donor financial reports (USAID & CIDA), and special analysis report.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Reconciliation of Aswan and Cairo accounts;
- Monitor the cash flow to ensure that the branches have adequate funds to operate;
- Compile and analyze the financial information;
- Monitor the implementation of the action and corrective plans of both internal and external audit;
- prepare a quarterly reconciled fixed asset register.
Qualifications:
- B.A. degree in Accounting;
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience with familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
- Demonstrated abilities in interpreting and creating complex financial reports accurately;
- Proficient in MS Office suite (extensive experience using Microsoft Excel mandatory);
- Customer oriented and very good communicator;
- Fluent English Language (spoken/written).
Closing Date: 01 Oct 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
hr@fmf.com.eg
Please mention "Chief Accountant" in the subject line.
Contact:
Swalen Samy
swalen.samy@fmf.com.eg
43L Jazayer St., 4th floor, Awlad Ragab building,
Al Jazayer Square, Maadi
Cairo
11435
Egypt
Telephone: +20229820502
Fax: +20225171557
