Opportunity Type: Job
First Microfinance Foundation
Egypt
About the Organization:
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation, Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation, Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.
About the Job:
First Microfinance Foundation is seeking a Chief Accountant. S/he will oversee accounting activities of the organization.
First Microfinance Foundation is seeking a Chief Accountant. S/he will oversee accounting activities of the organization.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the preparation, recording control, monitoring, maintenance, and reconciliation of financial transactions and provide overall management of the accounts of the company;
- Ensure timely preparation and fair presentation of accounting records, financial statements, and tax/statutory withholding returns in accordance with internal procedures and policies, IFRS accounting standards and all applicable regulatory requirements;
- Make reports available to management, the board or other stakeholders as required;
- Evaluate and improve work processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability;
- Supervise, train, and manage performance of staff within the department.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting, CPA/ or Chartered Accountancy equivalent required (Master’s Degree preferred);
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management or accounting in a company (preferably a financial institution) and at least 2 years’ experience supervising accounting functions;
- Experience in microfinance is beneficial;
- Experienced with at least one type of accounting software;
- Experience in management of accounts in a financial institution is highly beneficial;
- Sound knowledge of microfinance and principles and banking practices;
- Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel);
- Ability to adjust the accounting entries;
- Fluency in English Reporting skill is a must.
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2014
Please mention “Chief Accountant” in the subject line
43, Gazayer ST, New Maadi
Cairo
Egypt
Cairo
Egypt
Telephone: 25171557
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