Senior Accountant

Qualifications and Requirements: 

The successful Senior Accountant must be a self-directed individual with the following qualifications:                                     

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience; 
• Minimum 3-years accounting experience preferably from the International NGO sector;
• Effective team player, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a distributed and dynamic team;
• Competence with accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct and with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook; 
• Proficiency in written and oral English and Arabic required;
• Able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively;
• Current knowledge of local regulations related to accounting, payroll and benefit administration, and taxes as they apply to International NGOs;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail; 
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments, while maintaining focus on critical tasks.

NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before July 19, 2025. 

To apply:

Please apply by submitting the following documents on the Near East Foundation’s career page at:

https://neareast.bamboohr.com/careers/463?source=aWQ9MTY%3D 

1. Cover letter outlining relevant experience and availability 
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer)

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

Pre-employment Checks

Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:

• A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening;
• Receipt of satisfactory references;
• Proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role.

NEF’s strength is its people. Our team is our fuel to achieving the innovation, quality programming, community focus, mutual trust, sustainability, and learning needed to realize our mission. To help our team thrive, we support a working structure that prioritizes flexibility, personal commitments, and staff well-being while promoting a work culture of teamwork, collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence.

As an international organization, we value a truly diverse workforce and prioritize a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We strive to create a high-achieving work environment informed by different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. With a commitment to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in all we do, our aim is to ensure that people feel heard, protected, and empowered to contribute to NEF’s mission from day one.