Job ID
49930
Job Title
Accountant
To work for
Confidential
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1-Daily Bookkeeping and Transaction Recording:
-Record all daily financial transactions accurately and
completely in the accounting system.
-Classify transactions according to the chart of accounts and
project codes.
-Prepare and post journal entries for all financial operations.
-Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounts are up to date.
-Record accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries as
needed.
2-Payment Processing:
-Process payment requests after verifying proper authorization and supporting documentation.
-Prepare payment vouchers and ensure compliance with
financial policies.
-Process staff expense reports and travel settlements per
organizational policy.
-Manage petty cash fund: disbursements, replenishment, and
reconciliation.
-Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
3-Bank Reconciliations and Cash Management:
-Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all organizational bank accounts.
-Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank
statements and accounting records.
-Maintain organized records of all banking transactions and
correspondence.
-Coordinate with the Treasury Officer on cash management
and bank deposits.
4-Payroll Support:
-Process monthly payroll calculations based on verified
timesheet data from HR.
-Calculate salary deductions (absences, advances, penalties) and additions (allowances, bonuses).
-Prepare payroll journals and post to the accounting system.
-Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality.
-Coordinate salary payments with the Treasury Officer within the first 5 days of each month.
5-Documentation and Filing:
-Maintain organized and complete financial files (payment
vouchers, receipts, invoices, contracts).
-Ensure all transactions have proper supporting
documentation before recording.
-Prepare and maintain the monthly closing checklist.
Support the Finance Officer by providing transaction-level
data for reports and audits.
-Archive financial documents according to organizational and donor retention policies.
-Record all daily financial transactions accurately and
completely in the accounting system.
-Classify transactions according to the chart of accounts and
project codes.
-Prepare and post journal entries for all financial operations.
-Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounts are up to date.
-Record accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries as
needed.
2-Payment Processing:
-Process payment requests after verifying proper authorization and supporting documentation.
-Prepare payment vouchers and ensure compliance with
financial policies.
-Process staff expense reports and travel settlements per
organizational policy.
-Manage petty cash fund: disbursements, replenishment, and
reconciliation.
-Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
3-Bank Reconciliations and Cash Management:
-Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all organizational bank accounts.
-Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank
statements and accounting records.
-Maintain organized records of all banking transactions and
correspondence.
-Coordinate with the Treasury Officer on cash management
and bank deposits.
4-Payroll Support:
-Process monthly payroll calculations based on verified
timesheet data from HR.
-Calculate salary deductions (absences, advances, penalties) and additions (allowances, bonuses).
-Prepare payroll journals and post to the accounting system.
-Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality.
-Coordinate salary payments with the Treasury Officer within the first 5 days of each month.
5-Documentation and Filing:
-Maintain organized and complete financial files (payment
vouchers, receipts, invoices, contracts).
-Ensure all transactions have proper supporting
documentation before recording.
-Prepare and maintain the monthly closing checklist.
Support the Finance Officer by providing transaction-level
data for reports and audits.
-Archive financial documents according to organizational and donor retention policies.
Qualifications
1-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2- If the degree is not directly related, at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in NGOs. Or relevant work experience in the required role will be considered.
3- Language:
-Arabic is the primary language.
-Good command of English.
2- If the degree is not directly related, at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in NGOs. Or relevant work experience in the required role will be considered.
3- Language:
-Arabic is the primary language.
-Good command of English.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
1-Digital Skills:
-Proficient in accounting software or
equivalent.
-Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting,
filtering).
-Basic knowledge of database management.
2-Other Skills:
-High Accuracy and attention to detail in numerical work.
Strong organizational skills and systematic approach to filing
- Ability to work methodically and meet monthly closing
deadlines.
-Integrity and trustworthiness in handling financial
transactions.
-Knowledge of basic accounting principles (double-entry
bookkeeping).
-Proficient in accounting software or
equivalent.
-Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting,
filtering).
-Basic knowledge of database management.
2-Other Skills:
-High Accuracy and attention to detail in numerical work.
Strong organizational skills and systematic approach to filing
- Ability to work methodically and meet monthly closing
deadlines.
-Integrity and trustworthiness in handling financial
transactions.
-Knowledge of basic accounting principles (double-entry
bookkeeping).
Salary and Benefits
-Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
-Salary to be discussed during the interview.
-Salary to be discussed during the interview.
About us
A Syrian organization founded in 2012 by scout leaders to support the most vulnerable groups during Syria's ongoing crises, focusing on peace, social cohesion, inclusion, youth empowerment, protection, education, and humanitarian relief to build a resilient society.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 26, 2026
Expiry Date
Aug 25, 2026
CV Language
English
