Job ID
52260
Job Title
Accountant
To work for
Watad Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy - Data entry/Archiving
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Daily Bookkeeping & 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.
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.
Bank Reconciliations & 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.
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.
Documentation & 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.
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.
Bank Reconciliations & 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.
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.
Documentation & 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
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance. A diploma in
Accounting with strong relevant experience may be
considered.
Accounting with strong relevant experience may be
considered.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
At least 2 years of practical accounting experience, preferably
in NGOs. Experience with computerized accounting systems is
required
Proficient in accounting software or
equivalent. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting,
filtering). Basic knowledge of database management.
in NGOs. Experience with computerized accounting systems is
required
Proficient in accounting software or
equivalent. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting,
filtering). Basic knowledge of database management.
Salary and Benefits
Regarding the salary scale, after approval of the interview
About us
A Syrian organization founded in 2012 by scout leaders to support the most vulnerable groups during Syria 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
Nov 12, 2026
Expiry Date
Dec 12, 2026
