Accountant

Under the direct management of the Senior Accountant, the Accountant is in charge of the accountancy of

his/her sub-data.

The Accountant maintains the good management of the cashbox, bank, and SAGA books and the compliance of

the accountancy with accounting principles, Tdh internal procedures, legal requirements, and donors’ guidelines.

General principles

The incumbent commits to observe discretion on any information related to the organization’s functioning. She/he will conduct her/his duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des Hommes (Tdh) and Tdh Safeguarding Policy. She/he commits to ensuring a high level of children’s participation and will always work in the best interest of the child.

Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion, or financial profit. The incumbent will direct her/his activities and engagements without preoccupation with political, racial, or religious affiliation…

Main responsibilities:

Accounting

• Follow-up the bank and book balances and anticipate the treasury needs
• Review all Supporting Documents related to payment & ensure matching the finance checklist 
• Register all transactions in the accounting system accurately and on a daily basis
• Responsible for the clearance of all advances on a monthly basis
• Register the accounting codes and budget allocations according to Tdh procedures
• Ensure the supporting documentation is translated into English
• Check the cash and bank balances on a weekly basis and inform the line manager in case of any discrepancy
• Guarantee the confidentiality of the financial information
• Provide the requested financial documentation and support the line manager in the audit preparation
• Prepare the closure and the cash and bank reconciliation reports at the end of each month
• Edit vouchers and archive with supporting documentation on a daily basis according to Tdh procedures
• Participate with the Senior accountant in the semi-annual & annual closures 

Reporting and communication

• · Deliver the monthly SAGA closure and the cash and bank reconciliation balances to the line manager accurate and within the due deadlines
• Inform the line manager of treasury needs

 Audit, Compliance & Internal Control

• Ensure the compliance of the supporting documentation before posting on the system
• · Ensure the financial support documents are archived according to Tdh procedures 

Perform any other tasks as may be requested by the line manager.

•  Comply with Tdh Security Regulations
• Inform and share any incident or information related to the security of staff and beneficiaries with the Country Representative.
• Commit to respecting the Tdh Safeguarding Policy and principles of child protection;
• Commit to ensuring the best implementation possible of the Safeguarding Policy in Egypt;
• Commit to inform Child Safeguarding Focal Point and to deal with any cases, allegations, or the possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Safeguarding Policy.

Other

• Undertake all other duties that may be requested by the Country Representative and that are compatible with the job.

Requirements

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Experience

3 Years to 5 Years of Experience in Finance & Accounting, preferred in NGO environment, of which 1 at a management level within the finance department of an international organization or business

Languages

English

Advanced in Office, Finance & Accounting software

Deadline: 3rd of December, 2021.