Program Administrative Assistant Finance, Middle East and North Africa Office
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Program Administrative Assistant Finance, Middle East and North Africa Office. Amman. Posting Date: 10/21/2019. Deadline: 11/04/2019
Do you want to help make the world a better place with your attention to detail, excellent administrative and record keeping skills? We are seeking a Program Administrative Assistant based in Amman, Jordan to support and assist the Finance Manager.
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.
The Middle East and North Africa Program is based in Amman, Jordan, and supports a diverse group of local civil society organizations, research centers, universities, and media organizations across the Middle East. More information about our programs can be found here.
As a Program Administrative Assistant at Open Society, you will:
- Assist the Finance Manager with all related social security and income tax payments, preparation of monthly and year-end financial reports, general ledger, accurate financial tracking, and record keeping of the daily financial activities;
- Review bank statements and all incoming and outgoing invoices for accuracy, and prepare cheques and online bank transfers for signature;
- Administer procurement and logistical operations including quotations, purchasing orders, etc., and maintain an accurate and current purchase order log and inventory list, ensuring all recording is compliant with audit requirements;
- Maintain files and registers and draft routine correspondence on financial matters as necessary;
- Oversee the office petty cash fund.
What we are looking for:
- Over one year of experience in finance and/or accounting-relevant functions;
- Experience with record keeping, budget management, and finance administration and handling confidential issues/information;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Attentiveness to detail and ability to work well under tight deadlines, plan and prioritize work, take initiative, and handle multiple concurrent activities;
- Computer skills, especially in MS application, such as Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook;
- English language skills.
See what a day in the life of a Program Administrative Assistant at Open Society is like.
Competitive rates of pay apply.
We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
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About Us
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The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to criticism, whose laws and policies are open to debate and correction, and whose political institutions are open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen justice and the rule of law; broaden respect for human rights, including the rights of minorities; encourage pluralism and a robust diversity of opinion; deepen democratic practice and participation; expand economic equity; support effective governance; and invest in individuals, public and private organizations, and social movements that advance these goals.
We are a global network of foundations committed to local knowledge and national expertise. Our network includes national foundations, regional foundations, and other geographic programs operating in more than one hundred countries. At the same time, many programs with global reach operate from our four headquarters in Europe and the United States, including programs on digital information, documentary photography, drug policy, early childhood, education, fellowships, fiscal governance, higher education, human rights, international migration, justice, public health, scholarships, think tanks, and women’s rights. In addition to making grants to organizations and individuals, the Open Society Foundations engage in policy advocacy, legal advocacy and litigation, program-related investing, and public communications, as well as providing direct assistance to governments. Most programs and foundations in the network are governed or advised by their own boards.
The Open Society Foundations are the global philanthropies of George Soros, who, as chairman, plays an active role in the work of the foundations.
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