Accounting Assistant

About the role

The Accounting Assistant will support the finance department of a foundation, handling day‑to‑day accounting and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying.
• Maintain electronic and hard‑copy filing systems.
• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence.
• Perform data entry and scan documents.
• Assist in resolving administrative problems.
• Run department tasks to the post office and office supply store.
• Prepare and modify documents such as correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails.
• Maintain office supplies for the department.
• Prepare bank transfers.
• Review, audit and archive agreements with continuous follow‑up.
• Assist in monthly and year‑end stocktaking.
• Prepare administration and bank letters.
• Support the monthly closing process.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Strong written and spoken English and Arabic.
• 0‑2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Deadline‑oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with computerized document/data management systems.
• High level of computer literacy.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel