Accountant

Accountant

Damascus | Syria

The Syria Education Programme II (SEP II), funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and running until 2027, provides primary school children access to quality, inclusive and sustainable education in conflict-affected areas of Northwest Syria. The project provides comprehensive support to schools and teachers, including pedagogical supervision, learning assessments, psychosocial support, and safeguarding measures. The goal is to foster hope for future generations by investing in capacity-building and models that facilitate learning.

Position Overview:

The Accountant will support the Senior Finance Manager in playing a key role in managing the financial operations for Sep II, ensuring compliance with Syrian law, FCDO regulations and Chemonics’ financial policies. The Accountant will adhere to and act in accordance with Chemonics’ professional code of ethics, ‘Living Our Values’, and will make the principles of the code a part of Chemonics’ culture and operating procedures. They will remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality in all aspects, including safeguarding sensitive information related to recruitment, personnel, programme operations, and organisational strategy. Any data shared or discussed will be handled with discretion and in accordance with relevant data protection policies and ethical guidelines.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Financial Transaction Management

• Prepare and review payments to ensure all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate.
• Review copies of all receipts and expense reports to verify legitimacy and proper coding.
• Enter all accounting transactions into the project’s accounting software in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure the timely payment of invoices.
• Support the bank reconciliation process.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager in monthly payroll processing.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager to maintain the tax files for the project, recorded and paid in timely manner.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager in managing relations with local banks as required.
• Conduct financial monitoring reviews to ensure strong internal controls.

Accounting Documentation and Compliance

• Ensure all accounting documents are properly maintained, both electronically and in hard copy format, in accordance with Chemonics UK standards and Syrian recordkeeping regulations.
• Ensure all transactions are compliant with FCDO regulations and local Syrian law.
• Prepare and review coding sheets to ensure proper allocation of funds.
• Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in project accounting or financial management.
• Experience in international development or donor-funded programmes.
• Experience working with different levels of stakeholders: local actors, local and international NGOs.
• Familiarity with financial compliance, reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Fluency in Arabic, with strong speaking and writing skills in English.
• Has the right to work in Syria and based or willing to be based in Damascus.

The Accountant will adhere to and act in accordance with Chemonics’ professional code of ethics, “Living Our Values,” and will make the principles of the code a part of the programme’s culture and operating procedures. They will uphold Chemonics’ programmes’ safeguarding standards at all times and will promote a safeguarding culture among partners, beneficiaries, and staff. They will also foster and maintain good relationships with potential and actual project stakeholders, will disclose any affiliations that could be perceived as a conflict of interest, and will maintain confidentiality regarding program activities.

Reporting:

The Accountant reports to and is directly supervised by the Senior Finance Manager.

Location:

This is a full-time position based in Damascus, Syria.

How to apply

Application Instructions:

To apply please fill out this form: SEP II Job Application Form by September 30, 2025. If you are unable to access the link directly due to local internet restrictions, please consider using a VPN connection to access and complete the application form.

We will review the applications on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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