Accountant

Amideast, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Amideast, Inc. in Tunis/Sousse is seeking an Accountant to handle financial transactions, AR/AP, tax declarations, and month-end closings within a local Tunisian office. The role supports the Finance and Accounting department, reporting to the Finance and Accounting Manager.

The position requires a degree in accounting, knowledge of local tax law, and at least one year of accounting experience. Proficiency in English, French, and Arabic is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• License degree in Accounting.
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and practices normally acquired.
• Good knowledge of local tax legislation.
• At least one year of finance or accounting experience.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English, as well as French and Arabic.
• Ability to prioritize and self-direct.
• Ability to learn and use accounting software and related modules.
• Ability to effectively present information to administration, bookkeeping staff and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vouchers and entries into the Deltek Costpoint accounting system.
• Process daily incoming disbursement requests for multiple organizations including reviewing for appropriate documentation, signatures and coding.
• Responsible for field office accounting entries throughout the month and during the monthly closing process and reconciliation activities.
• Monthly follow up on the teachers' timesheets/ rates /invoices and payments.
• Record journal entries on the accounting system.
• Prepare the monthly and the annual tax declaration.
• Responsible for managing accounts payable functions, ensuring compliance with disbursement controls, coordinating payments with the finance officer, and reviewing invoices for proper documentation and approval, while addressing month-end inquiries and clearing outstanding items.
• Prepare account receivable sales orders and issue invoices into the Deltek Costpoint accounting system.
• Coordinate with the finance manager to collect unpaid invoices.
• Recognize and communicate unusual transactions to Finance Manager.
• Count the books monthly & proceed to record book movement Prepare tax certificates and other financial documentation.
• Coordinate with the finance Manager and provide back up for annual audits.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Manage the AP scanning and archiving.
• Maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships.

Skills

Multilingual English/French/Arabic

Team player with good communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

JOB TITLE: Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Accounting

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Finance and Accounting Manager

LOCATION: Tunis or Sousse

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time (Local Hire)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Accountant is responsible for processing Amideast Tunisia financial transactions on a wide range of expense activities, including resolution of issues related to Regional Finance/ Headquarter standards of those activities. Backstopping the AR officer in their absence and providing a variety of accounting support tasks as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare vouchers and make entries into the Deltek Costpoint accounting system
• Process daily incoming disbursement requests for multiple organizations including reviewing for appropriate documentation, signatures and coding
• Responsible for field office accounting entries throughout the month and during the monthly closing process and reconciliation activities, in accordance with HQ standardized processes
• Monthly follow up on the teachers' timesheets/ rates /invoices and payments
• Record journal entries on the accounting system
• Prepare the monthly and the annual tax declaration
• Responsible for managing accounts payable functions, ensuring compliance with disbursement controls, coordinating payments with the finance officer, and reviewing invoices for proper documentation and approval, while addressing month-end inquiries and clearing outstanding items
• Prepare account receivable sales orders and issue invoices into the Deltek Costpoint accounting system
• Coordinate with the finance manager to collect unpaid invoices
• Recognize and communicate unusual transactions to Finance Manager
• Count the books monthly & proceed to record book movement Prepare tax certificates and other financial documentation
• Coordinate with the finance Manager and provide back up for annual audits
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Manage the AP scanning and archiving
• Maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships
• Ensure any other tasks assigned by the finance manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• License degree in Accounting
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and practices normally acquired
• Good knowledge of local tax legislation
• At least one year of finance or accounting experience

Preferred

• Ability to prioritize and self-direct
• Ability to learn and use specific accounting software and related modules
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, bookkeeping staff and auditors.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English, as well as French and Arabic
• Team player with good communications skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).

• Computer
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee's Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.