AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Job Vacancy – Junior Accountant
The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking an energetic, pro-active and service-focussed person to work in the Embassy Finance section, to commence as soon as possible.
Duties:
• Prepare financial documentation for approval and processing
• Create and maintain Vendor Master Data
• Assist with A-based representation allowances and HMA entitlements
• Assist in preparation of travel allowance advances
• Assist in the preparation of contract payments (leases, services)
• Prepare documentation for utilities and phone accounts for approval and processing
• Preparation of accounts receivables.
• Act as back up of cashier – hold receipt book and issue official receipts
• Bank public monies in official bank account
• Prepare cheques and act as counter-signing officer
• Weekly uploads revenue spreadsheet into Embassy Accounting system
• Hold petty cash advance, disburse payments and conduct acquittals.
• Other duties as directed
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
1. Excellent spoken and written proficiency in both English and Arabic
2. Bachelor degree in accounting with excellent accounting and administration knowledge.
3. A strong organizational ability, including the management of competing responsibilities, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
4. A high level of flexibility and responsibility, and the ability to work effectively as a team member
Salary will be based on skills and experience. All new staff are employed on a fixed term contract basis, and will be initially engaged for a three month probationary period.
Applications must include: (1) a statement which explains how you meet the above selection criteria, (2) a short resume, and (3) the contact details of at least two work referees. Please forward applications no later than COB 02 December 2014 to:
Job Vacancy – Administration Officer
Australian Embassy
PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180
Fax: 580 7001
E-mail: [email protected]
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Any enquiries should be directed to the above email address.
The Australian Government is an equal opportunity employer.