Accountant – Gaziantep Türkiye

Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Türkiye – Gaziantep

About Qatar Red Crescent:

Qatar Red Crescent is a voluntary charitable organization, was founded in March 1978. QRC has been internationally recognized in 1981 by the ICRC in Geneva and joined the IFRC in the same year.

Scope of Work:

The role involves providing financial information to management through research and analysis of accounting data, preparing reports by compiling and analyzing account information, and documenting financial transactions by entering account details. Additionally, the position includes auditing financial documents for projects, preparing financial reports, and communicating with donors and partners.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Strategic:

1. Prepare financial reports for projects regularly, upon request and when requested by donors, and follow up procedures for reviewing and extending budgets.
2. Communicating with donors and implementing partners regarding financial aspects and project expenses and following up the donors’ notes on the reports.
3. Support in preparing the necessary documents during the internal audit, donor audit or audit by the Turkish government.
4. Preparing documents and reports for the periodic financial review.
5. Performing related tasks and preparing any other reports that the direct supervisor may request.

Operational:

1. Entering project direct salaries entries on ERP.
2. Auditing the financial documentation of the projects and ensuring that they comply with the policies of the organization and the donors.

Education and Experience:

1. A bachelor’s degree in a field related to Accounting, Business, Finance, or a closely related discipline is required.
2. Demonstrated experience (3-4 years) in Accounting, with a preference for those with previous work experience in the NGO sector.
3. Experience in collaborating with local partners.
4. Proficiency in utilizing Accounting software and systems is expected.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

1. Knowledge of working on accounting software and preferably of Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
2. Advanced Computer skills & MS office.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Financial reporting skills.
5. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
6. Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment.
7. Fluent Arabic speaker with proficiency in Turkish (both spoken and written), and English language skills are a plus.