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America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)
Egypt - Cairo
<p>The Finance Manager is responsible for AMIDEAST field office accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, operations data analysis, analyze markets for business opportunities planning and strategics, investigate and advise senior managers on ways to improve profitability. The Finance Manager reports directly to the Country Director with the capacity to liaise with the Regional Finance Director and HQ Controller.</p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><ul><li>Monitor the AMIDEAST financials to ensure appropriate design,implementation and management to fall financial systems</li><li>Direct the preparation and negotiation of a proposed project, grant and services for a fee budget and modifications,and coordinate with partners/donors as appropriate ensuring compliance with international and local donor procedures and regulations in implementation of all program activities</li><li>Manage,monitor,and update project budgets and obligated funds and also review and analyze variations and share with donors as may be required</li><li>Supervise,manage and maintain organization finances,transactions,purchase orders,contracts, and petty cash</li><li>DesignandregularlyupdatetheAMIDEADTEgyptfinancemanualincoordinationwiththeRegional Director and HQ</li><li>Provideassistanceandguidancetoallprojectmanagersoncomprehendingfinanciallyandlabor reports.</li><li>Lead development of AMIDEAST s field office annual operating the budget ,rolling forecasts,and related internal management and operational reporting</li><li>Review and assist the Country Director in monitoring field office (functional)and program financial performance keeping management abreast of current and projected performance and trends.</li><li>Provide training to staff on budgeting,accounting procedures and other relevant are as a needed</li><li>Work closely with HQ Controller and Regional Finance Director in response to external audits, as well as with our Internal Auditor on internal audits</li><li>Work closely with HQ Treasury department to effectively prepare accurate cash forecasts and weekly cash positions</li><li>Prepare financial reports as required for program sponsors in coordination with HQ accounting and HQ contracts and grants departments</li><li>Participate in the proposal pricing process as a key member of pricing team</li><li>Monitors and reviews field office(functional) and program financial performance keeping management abreast of current and projected performance and trends</li><li>Work closely with the Country Director,HQ Controller and Regional Finance Director in response to external and internal audits</li><li>Supervise all financial staff in Cairo and Alexandria and serve as the point person for organization -related financial queries,coordinating all correspondence from Head Quarters in DC regarding wiring of cash, payments and other financial matters together with effective preparation of accurate cash forecasts and weekly cash positions</li><li>Oversightofallfieldofficeaccountingincludingmonthlyclosingprocess, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and monthly reconciliation activities. All to be completed on a timely manner and in accordance with HQ standardized processes</li><li>Monitor the review and clearance of vouchers for disbursement to vendors, contactors, consultants, suppliers and employees</li><li>Develop,review,and punctually submit monthly,quarterly,and annual financial statements/reports for donors as may be required by grant/donor agreements and in coordination with HQ accounting and HQ contracts and grants departments</li><li>Ensure staff liaises with the authorized bank on day to day operational matters; ensure preparation and transmission of domestic and international wires, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments (where available)</li><li>Ensurethatmonthlytimesheetsoffinancestaffaresignedandapprovedinatimely manner</li><li>Ensure compliance with local statutes, including internal reviews and annual audits, etc.</li><li>Maximize the use of our transactional accounting system- Deltek Costpoint, as well as the AMIDEAST s proprietary, Pro-class(point of sale system)</li><li>Managethedailyperformanceoffinancestaffandconductstheirperformancemanagementevaluation in a conscience and timely manner</li><li>Oversee training and development of accounting staff as required</li><li>Other accounting/finance and analysis duties as assigned</li><li>Demonstrateworldclassculturalattributesandbehaviorsinallinteractionswithcountrydirectors,project managers, department heads, and senior staff</li></ul><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:</b></p><p><b>REQUIRED</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree (or equivalent)in Finance, Accounting,or related field required, Higher Degree or Certification preferable</li><li>At least 8 years experience as an Operations and/or Finance Manager, preferably with a donor-funded project</li><li>Holder of CPA/CMA professional certification</li><li>Proficiency in English spoken and written</li><li>Understanding of non-profits relative to FASB and GAAP rules</li><li>Understanding of OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122 preferred</li><li>Experiencewithsuccessfulimplementationoftechnicalassistancecooperativeagreementsandcontracts in Egypt with international programs and knowledge of their policies and procedures</li><li>Experience in Grants Management with knowledge of contracts and grants</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing multiple programs/grants with different partners and beneficiaries</li><li>Experience coordinating interface between technical,administrative and financial departments</li><li>Experience conducting oversight of similar duties in prior USAID projects/programs</li><li>Deep awarenessandunderstandingofspecialtaxlawsandregulationsthataffectthebusiness</li><li>Understandingofauditstobeabletointerfaceeffectivelywithoutsideauditors</li><li><br></li></ul><ul><li>MBA degree will be an added value.</li><li>Has experience with USAID financial management</li><li>Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibilities.</li><li>Ability and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.</li><li>TOEIC Score of minimum 900 or equivalent.</li></ul><p>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p><p>The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (temporarily due to COVID-19).</p><ul><li>Computer(laptopor desktop)</li><li>Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax</li><li>Telephone</li><li>Other(Specifyif any)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree (or equivalent)in Finance, Accounting,or related field required, Higher Degree or Certification preferable</li><li>At least 8 years experience as an Operations and/or Finance Manager, preferably with a donor-funded project</li><li>Holder of CPA/CMA professional certification</li><li>Proficiency in English spoken and written</li><li>Understanding of non-profits relative to FASB and GAAP rules</li><li>Understanding of OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122 preferred</li><li>Experiencewithsuccessfulimplementationoftechnicalassistancecooperativeagreementsandcontracts in Egypt with international programs and knowledge of their policies and procedures</li><li>Experience in Grants Management with knowledge of contracts and grants</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing multiple programs/grants with different partners and beneficiaries</li><li>Experience coordinating interface between technical,administrative and financial departments</li><li>Experience conducting oversight of similar duties in prior USAID projects/programs</li><li>Deep awarenessandunderstandingofspecialtaxlawsandregulationsthataffectthebusiness</li><li>Understandingofauditstobeabletointerfaceeffectivelywithoutsideauditors</li><li>Advanced Excel skills required</li><li>Analyzecomplexfinancialbusinesssituationsanddesigninnovativesolutions</li><li>Serve as a key resource on technical concerns/challenges</li><li>Demonstrate an advanced level of technical skills in carrying out the responsibilities of this position that require profound knowledge in: Budgeting and Financial Analysis; Financial/Accounting policies, procedures and common practices, Risk Management, Cash Management and Banking Relations, Monitoring and Evaluation of financial/accounting treatments and processes, Payroll Administration, Egyptian Taxes and Applications</li><li>Exceptional strategic thinking and business oriented philosophy</li><li>Experience leading and managing change skills</li><li>Ability to lead and manage a team</li><li>Communication,interpersonal and team work skills</li><li>Strong Analytical thinking,problem solving and decision making ability</li><li>Effective planning and organizing skills</li><li>Excellent computer skills(windows,Microsoft Office,accounting package software)</li><li>MBA degree will be an added value.</li><li>Has experience with USAID financial management</li><li>Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibilities.</li><li>Ability and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.</li><li>TOEIC Score of minimum 900 or equivalent.</li></ul>
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)
Egypt - Alexandria
<p>The Senior Testing Specialist is responsible for administering and processing Amidest s SAT testing program effectively as per set policies and procedures. The Senior Testing Specialist will support the SAT, PSAT and the Local Registration Programs, with a particular focus on the SAT administration and all logistics related to training sessions; contacting observers and proctors, tracking documents and forms, and updating databases; completing reporting documentation; consistently ensuring that testing quality and security standards are being met; and actively interacting with all SAT stakeholders in a professional and positive manner.</p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>Tasks and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:</p><ul><li>Conduct orientation sessions for SAT candidates in-house and outreach</li><li>Monitor and manage the daily duties completion of the SAT Testing Specialist</li><li>Prepare logistics for the SAT exams which include:</li><ul><li>Upload the SAT rosters from the Test Centre Supervisor's website</li><li>Handle the vehicle request for the Test Centre Observers (TCOs) on the test day</li><li>Determine the number of observers needed</li><li>Work on the TCOs list</li><li>Prepare the files for TCOs</li><li>Conduct training sessions for TCOs</li><li>Conduct training sessions for new TCOs</li><li>Work on the TCOs evaluation reports</li><li>Score the quizzes of the TCOs</li><li>Respond to email and phone call inquiries</li><li>Maintain a database of TCOs</li></ul><li>Work efficiently on multiple projects (SAT registration, SAT administration , and Local Registration) and meet all project deadlines and within projected timelines</li><li>Cooperate with various departments and their needs related to SAT. (Customer Service, Exchange and Scholarships, Finance, Human Resources, IT, admin and English Language)</li><li>Perform actively in cross-functional projects and teamwork</li><li>Handle work tasks and responsibilities independently and with minimal supervision</li><li>Develop excellent communication standards with TCOs and TCCs</li><li>Interact and engage with customers (TCOs and TCCs) and their needs</li><li>Handle SAT and local registration candidate complaints in a courteous and prompt manner.</li><li>Ensure that all SAT testing materials are always accurately verified upon their receipt before and after the test administration and maintain test security and integrity</li><li>Handle the SAT test center requests before the exam, on the day of the exam, and after the exam and whenever needed</li><li>Respond promptly to SAT inquiries received from Test Center Observers on the day of the exam</li><li>Assist in responding to Test Center Coordinators calls on the day of the exam</li><li>Monitor and Observe SAT testing centers to ensure that they meet the College Board requirements whenever requested</li><li>Maintain updated records of Test Center Observers evaluation reports.</li><li>Monitor the preparation of score reports for SAT exams, within set timeframes and starts the data entry of the SAT DI score reports</li><li>Monitor the prompt and efficient registration of registered client applications to the local registration service.</li><li>In all activities, take all required security precautions according to set rules and regulations to maintain test and score security</li><li>Maintain accurate monthly statistics for registrations and scores</li><li>Answer testing inquiries and provides information about various testing programs to candidates</li><li>Collaborate in fairs to promote testing products</li><li>Provide backup support for Testing Unit staff during peak hours and staff absence</li><li>Monitor SAT testing filling system, ensuring that it is always updated and easily accessible</li><li>Verify the SAT scores for the admission offices</li><li>Work on the projects annual budget</li><li>Work on the projects business plans throughout the year</li><li>Promote the PSAT exam to schools</li><li>Train and supervise the summer interns</li><li>Process local registration for TOEFL IBT, GRE and GMAT exams</li><li>Prepare and stamp printed TOEFL IBT and GRE score reports</li><li>Other assigned duties upon need</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Business Administration or another related field</li><li>Excellent English and Arabic oral and written communication skills</li><li>3-5 years of work experience</li><li>Project Management Skills and ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accurate and excellent organizational skills</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and to work under pressure</li><li>Proficiency in the Microsoft Windows environment, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li><li>Must be willing to work in afternoons/evenings, when requested to work on Weekends based on SAT exam dates.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and planning skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations</li><li>Preferred: Work experience in testing, customer service, or marketing</li><li>Ability to work within a team environment</li><li>Candidate will be required to take the Prometric certification and pass the certification exam to become a certified test center administrator when needed</li><li>TOEIC score of minimum 800 or equivalent</li></ul>
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)
Egypt - Alexandria
<p>The Senior Testing Specialist is responsible for administering and processing Amidest s SAT testing program effectively as per set policies and procedures. The Senior Testing Specialist will support the SAT, PSAT and the Local Registration Programs, with a particular focus on the SAT administration and all logistics related to training sessions; contacting observers and proctors, tracking documents and forms, and updating databases; completing reporting documentation; consistently ensuring that testing quality and security standards are being met; and actively interacting with all SAT stakeholders in a professional and positive manner.</p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>Tasks and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:</p><ul><li>Conduct orientation sessions for SAT candidates in-house and outreach</li><li>Monitor and manage the daily duties completion of the SAT Testing Specialist</li><li>Prepare logistics for the SAT exams which include:</li><ul><li>Upload the SAT rosters from the Test Centre Supervisor's website</li><li>Handle the vehicle request for the Test Centre Observers (TCOs) on the test day</li><li>Determine the number of observers needed</li><li>Work on the TCOs list</li><li>Prepare the files for TCOs</li><li>Conduct training sessions for TCOs</li><li>Conduct training sessions for new TCOs</li><li>Work on the TCOs evaluation reports</li><li>Score the quizzes of the TCOs</li><li>Respond to email and phone call inquiries</li><li>Maintain a database of TCOs</li></ul><li>Work efficiently on multiple projects (SAT registration, SAT administration , and Local Registration) and meet all project deadlines and within projected timelines</li><li>Cooperate with various departments and their needs related to SAT. (Customer Service, Exchange and Scholarships, Finance, Human Resources, IT, admin and English Language)</li><li>Perform actively in cross-functional projects and teamwork</li><li>Handle work tasks and responsibilities independently and with minimal supervision</li><li>Develop excellent communication standards with TCOs and TCCs</li><li>Interact and engage with customers (TCOs and TCCs) and their needs</li><li>Handle SAT and local registration candidate complaints in a courteous and prompt manner.</li><li>Ensure that all SAT testing materials are always accurately verified upon their receipt before and after the test administration and maintain test security and integrity</li><li>Handle the SAT test center requests before the exam, on the day of the exam, and after the exam and whenever needed</li><li>Respond promptly to SAT inquiries received from Test Center Observers on the day of the exam</li><li>Assist in responding to Test Center Coordinators calls on the day of the exam</li><li>Monitor and Observe SAT testing centers to ensure that they meet the College Board requirements whenever requested</li><li>Maintain updated records of Test Center Observers evaluation reports.</li><li>Monitor the preparation of score reports for SAT exams, within set timeframes and starts the data entry of the SAT DI score reports</li><li>Monitor the prompt and efficient registration of registered client applications to the local registration service.</li><li>In all activities, take all required security precautions according to set rules and regulations to maintain test and score security</li><li>Maintain accurate monthly statistics for registrations and scores</li><li>Answer testing inquiries and provides information about various testing programs to candidates</li><li>Collaborate in fairs to promote testing products</li><li>Provide backup support for Testing Unit staff during peak hours and staff absence</li><li>Monitor SAT testing filling system, ensuring that it is always updated and easily accessible</li><li>Verify the SAT scores for the admission offices</li><li>Work on the projects annual budget</li><li>Work on the projects business plans throughout the year</li><li>Promote the PSAT exam to schools</li><li>Train and supervise the summer interns</li><li>Process local registration for TOEFL IBT, GRE and GMAT exams</li><li>Prepare and stamp printed TOEFL IBT and GRE score reports</li><li>Other assigned duties upon need</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Business Administration or another related field</li><li>Excellent English and Arabic oral and written communication skills</li><li>3-5 years of work experience</li><li>Project Management Skills and ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accurate and excellent organizational skills</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and to work under pressure</li><li>Proficiency in the Microsoft Windows environment, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li><li>Must be willing to work in afternoons/evenings, when requested to work on Weekends based on SAT exam dates.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and planning skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations</li><li>Preferred: Work experience in testing, customer service, or marketing</li><li>Ability to work within a team environment</li><li>Candidate will be required to take the Prometric certification and pass the certification exam to become a certified test center administrator when needed</li><li>TOEIC score of minimum 800 or equivalent</li></ul>
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST)
Egypt - Cairo
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Testing Specialist is responsible for the successful and cost-effective implementation of Amideast Testing programs: ETS: CMD, SAT, PROMETRIC and Miscellaneous tests effectively as per the set policies and procedures. S/he plays an active role in providing customer service and strong public relationship with institutions (schools, academies, universities, and corporates) and create public awareness of Amideast s testing services in the community. S/he will support registration, administration, training; contacting Proctors, Test Center Administrators (TCAs), Test Center Supervisors (TCSs), tracks documents and forms and update databases; complete reporting documentation; consistently ensure that that testing quality and security standards are met; and will actively interact with all stakeholders in a professional and positive manner and all associated logistics.</p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Support testing department members in all projects & tasks assigned</li><li>Perform actively in cross-functional projects teamwork tasks</li><li>Learn all testing product knowledge and act as testing resource for all projects</li><li>Handle testing unit duties (test registrations, back-office work & results)</li><li>Comply with all procedures set forth by the various international test regulations & client s agreement</li><li>Handles onsite & offsite test administrations</li><li>Maintain excellent relationship with all stakeholders including schools, academies, universities, and corporates</li><li>Supervise Test Center Administrators (TCAs), Test Center Supervisors (TCSs ), and Proctors. Support in scheduling their assignments</li><li>Registers candidates for paper and pencil examinations and computer-based examinations by accurately collecting, entering, and verifying candidate information and payment information</li><li>Receive, verify test materials, and securely store them till test date</li><li>Handles all filling system & maintain organized track for storage inventory</li><li>Score, and distribute test scores</li><li>Handle local registration, confirmation with test takers and candidate complaints courteously and promptly</li><li>Monitor the usage and expiration of voucher logs for local registration of international tests</li><li>Complete PROMETRIC certification and pass certification exam annually</li><li>Act as Prometric TCA when needed</li><li>Support in preparing accurate data for invoice, annual business plan, budget, etc</li><li>Respond promptly to testing inquiries and provide information about various testing programs to candidates</li><li>Acts as test day supervisor in Institutional TOEFL and TOEIC examinations for internal and external clients and takes all required security precautions according to set rules & regulations to maintain test security</li><li>Work in remote proctoring project for TOEIC and TOEFL Exams. Handle 2 roles proctor and administrator</li><li>Schedule TOEIC public exams with ETS according to set deadlines and arrange and proctor test administrations.</li><li>Handle online shopping cart and ensure test takers are registered, rescheduled to proper exams, ensure refunds are processed, extract rosters for online registrations, update test policies</li><li>Submit a full report following any event or testing administration regarding policy violations and any issue that occur during the test administration</li><li>Distributes TOEFL, TOEIC and SAT score</li><li>Create additional score reports and mail them to institutions</li><li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of SAT scores</li><li>Coordinate none ETS paper-based exams, online exam activities, and arrange for test events including their staffing and work closely with the client to meet and exceed customer service levels and maintain test security and integrity</li><li>Complete departmental forms by thoroughly and accurately documenting information to provide quality service</li><li>Records and prepares accurate monthly statistics</li><li>Attend ETS & Amideast H.Q meetings, training & calls</li><li>Provide backup support for Testing Unit Representatives during peak hours, shifts and staff absence</li><li>Handle work tasks and responsibilities independently and with minimal supervision</li><li>Work closely with several internal departments & grant</li><li>Handles all escalated calls in a professional and positive manner</li><li>Identify customer issues and concerns and respond where needed</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in any relevant field</li><li>Minimum of 3 - 7 years of work experience preferably in the field of Education/ administration</li><li>High language proficiency in both Arabic and English</li><li>Very good email writing skills</li><li>Very good speaking skills</li><li>Organised</li><li>Project management skills with precise attention to detail, planning, organizing, and ability to work under time pressure</li><li>Strong decision making and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations</li><li>Must be available to work in afternoons/evenings and weekends, for the announced exam dates when requested and as needed. (Additional hours in afternoons to be compensated in other work days)</li><li>Integrity in keeping confidentiality is a must</li><li>Self-motivated</li><li>Able to maintain professional demeanor and appearance</li><li>Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point</li><li>English TOEIC score of minimum 800.</li><li>Project Management certification.</li></ul><p></p></section>