Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty and injustice. We have a conviction that people are capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve citizens in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development and humanitarian work.

Oxfam’s vision for Tunisia is that citizens, especially women and youth, are active to reduce gender and socio- economic inequalities in a framework of rule of law and an accountable state. The strategy focuses on gender justice, governance of socio-economic policies and civil society space.

 

Oxfam is looking for a

“Bookkeeper”

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Team purpose

Responsible for the capturing and processing of accounting data to generate monthly and annual financial reports of the field office in accordance with the Oxfam financial manual and local accounting principles using the Pastel software.

Post conditions

Internal Job Grade : E2
Contract type : Fixed term (1 year)
Reporting to  : Finance Manager
Staff reporting to this post  : NA
Locations  :  Tunis, Tunisia

 

Job purpose – Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• ·         Post financial data entries in the accounting software and produce monthly financial reports for submission to the Head office (HO)
• ·         Prepare the monthly payroll in consultation with the relevant team
• ·         Ensure the administrative management of the organization (accounting, financial, and administrative)
• ·         Carry out the administrative organization of all data on payments and receipts of  the office running  costs, keeping records of all financial transactions
• ·         Manage cash transactions in the office and maintain contact with  the  bank  and  HO  regarding  financial transactions. Calculate currency conversions, record cash movements and prepare bank reconciliations
• ·         Maintain financial records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating and purging in Pastel
• ·         Produce management accounts from pastel and inform the manager when spending is not according the (financial) planning
• ·         Ensure Oxfam field office’s compliance with tax registration and labor laws and all leases
• ·         Ensure good record keeping of all contracts concluded by the field office
• ·         Assist the program Finance officers in the preparation of donor reports
• ·         Support the program team when needed by participating fully in relevant funding activities, and assist in the development of donor proposals, budget submissions and other necessary activities  to  secure funding for program objectives
• ·         Ensure the physical inventory of fixed assets.
• ·         Monitoring of financial transactions with banks
• ·         Prepare tax forms and social returns
• ·         Perform any other relevant duties at the request of the line manager.

 

Technical skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential:

• ·         Relevant academic qualifications in Accounting, financial management, marketing, economics or a  related field, and professional accounting qualifications
• ·         Significant knowledge and experience of all core financial management activities, including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, statutory requirements (particularly related to Tunisian standards) and standard accounts
• ·           Proven knowledge of the Tunisian accounting and taxes rules, standards and obligations
• ·         Proficiency in numeracy skills and experience using a computerized financial management information systems preferably Pastel and good computer skills (Excel especially, Word)
• ·         Ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• ·         Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proven proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements that continuously seek to provide a better service to Oxfam
• ·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in French, Arabic and English.
• ·         A high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina and flexibility. Ability to work creatively, effectively and under own initiative
• ·         Pays attention to detail
• ·         Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.

 

Desirable:

 ·           Experience in accounting rules for NGOs and expats tax obligations will be highly regarded.

Application procedure

 If interested, please send your application (motivation letter & curriculum vitae) in writing and mentioning the job title “Bookkeeper” to

 

[email protected]

no later than Monday 06th November, 2017. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will have their application acknowledged.

 

 

Oxfam is an equal opportunity organization