Senior Accounting Officer

October 19

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Description

• Location: Remote: Turkey, Lebanon or Jordan. With occasional international travel to ARK offices • Reporting to: Deputy Finance Director • Contract type: Full-time, 1 year FTC renewable • Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2024 • About ARK: ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity, and hope for the future. • About the team: ARK's Finance Team manage the financial operations and activities of the organisation, ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. • About the role: The primary responsibility of the Senior Accounting Officer is to oversee and manage ARK's accounting records by implementing financial procedures that align with compliance and donor requirements. • What you'll be doing: Review and verify source documents such as invoices and receipts in accordance with approval mechanisms and financial procedures. • Record assigned financial transactions into regional accounting software (Acumatica/Microsoft Dynamics), including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), cash, and bank transactions. • Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, AP, AR, depreciation, and scheduled records. • Coordinate yearly financial statements by liaising with auditors. • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including the preparation and submission of tax returns. • Provide guidance and necessary training to finance staff on accounting procedures, practices, policies, and compliance issues. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure they are easily accessible for auditing and reporting purposes. • Execute monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial period closing tasks. • Regularly update accounting policies and accounting software manuals. • Maintain regular cash, bank, AP, and AR reconciliations. • Ensure exchange rates are correctly and accurately reflected in accounting entries (multi-currency accounting). • Liaise with local accountants/auditors on all issues and complete relevant tax procedures in coordination with an independent auditing firm (VAT and corporate tax).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance • Demonstrable experience of practical accounting in an International Organisation/Company. • Proficient in IT, with expertise in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Proven expertise in utilising accounting software. • Knowledgeable in IFRS Accounting Standards. • Experienced in multi-currency accounting. • Fluent in written and spoken English. • Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and resources. • Ability to adapt effectively to changes in priorities, deadlines, or team dynamics. • Excellent attention to detail. • Proficiency in adapting communication style to various audiences and contexts, demonstrating clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to positive team dynamics. • Strong commitment to ethics, adhering to moral principles and professional standards in all professional activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Life and private medical insurance, communications allowance, flexible working. • Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need. • Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders. • Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.