Position Summary:

For Creative’s programs in Libya, the Finance Assistant is responsible for a full range of cash management duties, handling payroll for casual laborers, vendor payment processing, receipt of collection and the reconciliation of financial transaction. The scope of the position includes but is not limited to assisting with entering local transactions in accounting software, running monthly reports, monitoring receivables and payables, and ensuring adequate cash balances. This position will be based in Tunis, Tunisia.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Finance Assistant reports to the Chief of Party and will work closely with the Finance Officer and Program staff based in Libya and Tunisia.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Apply internationally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analysing financial information and prepare accurate and timely financial reports;
• Ensure appropriate accounting control procedures;
• Assist in monitoring cash balances, prepare advance account reconciliations and bank reconciliations;
• Assist in Coordinating program and administrative staff to ensure transactions are properly coded;
• Maintain a good system of records;
• Communicate information in a way that demonstrates a basic understanding of development assistance work, project culture, values, and practices;
• Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other related field;
• Three (3) years’ experience in clerical accounting, bookkeeping and/or cashiering work;
• Experience with computerized accounting systems is required;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Multi-tasking with positive attitude;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with project staff and bank officials, as well as the development community is required;
• Prior experience with international organizations or international-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required; and
• Work eligibility in Tunisia required.