Accountant

Pathfinder Overview:

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Project Overview: OSRA PROGRAM is a USAID funded program that started August 2022 and is schedule to end August 20227. The program addresses both the supply and demand for the RH/FP services with a focus on youth empowerment and gender equity. The project works on the national level supporting and strengthening systems in collaboration and partnership with MOHP/Population and family planning sector. The Program intervenes in 10 governorates and provide a comprehensive capacity building of service provision adopting a total market approach so addressing capacity needs of MOHP clinics, NGO owned clinics, and private sector entities including private clinics and pharmacies. The project adopts the same total market approach in creating demand where all institutions in the country are seen with potential to contribute to addressing the unplanned growth of the population and the less-than-optimal population characteristics.

Summary of Role: The accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks associated with the OSRA project. The accountant is responsible for applying accounting procedures to program structures, cycles, and needs. The position involves reviewing, and processing expense reports and records; reconciling invoices with GL; and assisting with financial reports.

Location: Egypt

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares journal entries and records transactions into the accounting system.
• Receive and review payment requests for completeness, documentation accuracy, and correct project budget line item.
• Review cost share documentation received for compliance, completeness, and accuracy; enter information into reporting trackers.
• Assist the Finance Manager with monthly and year-end closing activities and accrue expenses for the project at the end of the financial year.
• Reconcile petty cash accounts to accounting books and prepare the monthly cash count.
• Prepare payments for the payroll tax, social insurance, and other statutory withholding requirements including form 41.
• Preparing the WHT notification to the vendors
• Ensure that staff travel advance requests and advances for activities are processed in a timely manner and to be cleared on time.
• Review and process trip expense reports, reviewing for completeness, accuracy, allowability, and appropriate coding; prepare trip expense reports when requested in special circumstances.
• Assist in tracking program activity budget(s), monitor expenditures, and help prepare financial reports.
• Process advances and reimbursable expenses to sub-recipients if applicable in a timely manner.
• Assist the program team in handling finance tasks related to events and interventions.
• Ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place for the project.
• Respond to routine inquiries related to accounting and finances and assist with preparation for annual independent and A-133 audits.
• Scan and file all accounting documentation on a monthly basis.
• Posting the bank transactions into the bank portal and assisting the finance manager in bank reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of demonstrated experience in the accounting and finance area.
• Knowledge of the international development funding arena is desirable.
• Familiarity with OMB 2 CFR 200 and USAID rules and regulations.
• Excellent oral, and written communication, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional verbal and written abilities in both English and Arabic.
• Ability to train/mentor staff in accounting requirements.
• Ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
  
  
  

Other Information:

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  
  
  

Technology to be Used:

• Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
  
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 80%
  
  
  

Application procedure / How to apply:

• Interested applicants are requested to include the contact details for at least 3 references in their resume.
• Please submit your application via this website no later than October 27th, 2024.
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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 federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Safeguarding and Protection

Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.