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Bookkeeper / Misrata

The Libya Transition Initiative 3 is an international development program in Libya. The goal of LTI 3 is to establish and manage a quick-response mechanism supporting activities that provide essential services to the community and reinforce stability to help build an inclusive and peaceful future in Libya.

LTI 3 is seeking a finance bookkeeper to provide surge support for our financial operations for project offices in Libya. S/he will be responsible for ensuring project financial policies are carried out in the office and will enter all local transactions into the project’s financial system. The bookkeeper will report to the Finance Manager. The position will be based in Misrata. Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic are required for all positions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all accounting records for accuracy and legitimacy.
• Prepare checks, receipts, journals, and other tracking documents, as needed.
• Enter data of all complete payment requests vouchers into field office financial system.
• Review all local financial transactions (e.g. petty cash, subcontract payments, etc.) into project’s accounting system.
• Review timesheets and ensure payroll is completed in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files with appropriate supporting documentation and approvals.
• Ensure that the program’s financial information and supporting documentation are kept confidential.
• Track sub ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff, such as outstanding travel advances, vehicle mileage, and personal telephone use.
• Track employee Accounts Receivables (cash/travel advances) through Pivot tables to ensure 30-day turnaround
• Manage completeness of project electronic finance files with Bookkeeper
• Review entries for complete documentation and mathematically accuracy according to LTI3 policy.
• Monitor payroll status in home office financial system and provided monthly updates
• Other duties as assigned by Finance Director.

Qualifications

• • Advanced studies in relevant field, such as accounting, commerce, or business administration.
  • A minimum of two years of accounting experience is required.
  • Experience working with Libyan financial/tax/legal requirements, working experience on donor funded projects and familiarity with the rules and regulations or international organizations is preferred.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting systems and software applications, including, MS Word, MS Excel and other project databases.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
  • Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with colleagues, visitors and the general public.
  • Fluent Arabic is required, English proficiency is acceptable although English fluency is strongly preferred

HOW TO APPLY

Please send CV’s to tripjobs3@gmail.com with reference to job title as subject. Deadline for this position is May 20th, 2020.