Bookkeeper (50% position, 20 hours weekly)

Position: Bookkeeper (50% position, 20 hours weekly); Location: Jerusalem; Organization: Hanns Seidel Foundation Jerusalem

Background: Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) is a non-profit organization for democracy, peace, and development. The German political foundation has worked in Israel since 1979 and in the Palestinian Territories since 1994. It is funded by the German federal parliament Bundestag, headquartered in Munich and has an office in Jerusalem. For more information on HSF Jerusalem’s profile and work, see: jerusalem.hss.de.

Position Objectives: HSF is looking for a part-time bookkeeper (50% position) starting at 01.09.2024 who will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Moreover, he/she will support the diverse HSF Jerusalem Team in all tasks related to the field of project office administration.

Job Description:

• Financial administration of the project office and its project activities.
• Recording day-to-day financial transactions accurately and efficiently with specific software tools.
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Reconciling bank statements and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Generating financial reports for management review.
• Assisting with payroll processing.
• Obtaining and implementing knowledge on Israeli tax regulations and employment law.
• Implementing the formal requirements and regulations of the HSF HQ, German authorities and/or external donors.
• Working within a multifaceted diverse environment, including with colleagues in Germany and other European countries.

These key responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the jobholder and in line with the nature of the job and its level of responsibilities.

Qualifications Required:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• English full professional proficiency (spoken and written); knowledge of German and/or Hebrew and/or Arabic is an asset.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural, multifaith environment.
• Valid working permit in Israel.

Application Documents Required:

• Motivational letter in English (max one A4 page).
• CV in English (max two A4 pages).
• Copies of supporting documents, such as degrees, certificates, or work samples (max six A4 pages).

The complete application must be submitted as one single PDF document (max nine A4 pages in total) to [email protected] and as per the instructions on this web page. Kindly submit it by 10.08.2024. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HSF Jerusalem shortly afterwards.

HSF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any non-merit factor. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and the organization’s needs.

Please note that as per HSF Jerusalem’s policy, incomplete or incorrect applications cannot be considered, and kindly refrain from enquiries pertaining to the current status of the application process.