Finance Assistant

Syria

Finances/Accountancy

Finished or Exempted (For male)

Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world& most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care, the Finance Assistant supports many of the financial activities of the programme.
On a day-to-day basis the Finance Assistant carries out a variety of accounting functions required to ensure the financial needs of the programme are met and that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded with integrity and in accordance with donor, HQ and field guidelines.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting:

1 - Carry out the day-to-day accounting functions of the programme including, but not limited to:
- Responsible for Medair office's cash box.
- Carry out the daily book keeping to the accounting system (cash Payment).
- Managing weekly cash forecast, ensuring sufficient amounts are available at all times and that necessary security measures are in place and are being followed.
- Conducting regular cash and bank reconciliations, verifying amounts held and reporting any discrepancies.
- Paying suppliers'cash invoices in accordance with agreements.
- Supporting colleagues in cash handling and financial transactions.
- Ensuring all financial transactions are carried out in accordance with the Medair guidelines and procedures and any donor requirements.

2- Work with the Finance Manager to,
- Produce accurate weekly accounts within the agreed timeframe, including the compilation and finalisation of weekly cash booking into the accounting system.
- Assist in the monthly cash needs forecast for the country Programme.
- Prepare for and support internal and external financial audits.
- Assist in any finance related issues or quires for Field Bases.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Administration:

- Ensure a clear and transparent paper trail is adhered to for all financial transactions that all filing and archiving are in line with Medair and donor requirements which follows international accounting standards.
- Follow-up with other departments for any missing documents.
- Translating invoices and other finance related documents.
- Coding of all payments in accordance with the Medair guidelines and procedures and any donor requirements.

Communication:

- Maintain open and frequent communication, where applicable, with the Finance Manager, Finance Officer and field management concerning all financial issues.
- Ensure colleagues are informed of the required finance procedures, and be available to answer any finance related questions and to provide coaching and guidance as necessary

Interested? Then apply for this position

All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.

Professional references will be checked before offering this position to the successful candidate.

The successful candidate must be legally allowed to Work in Syria, need to be holder of fully valid passport for travel to Lebanon/Jordan for training.

This is a position based in Damascus with possible field visits (subject to staff safety procedures and movement approvals). Working week is 5 days per week, Sunday to Thursday 8:30 - 16:30.

This position requires flexibility with possible travel to Damascus, Lebanon or Jordan for training or meetings.

Planned start date: As soon as possible.

Medair offer equal opportunity to all candidates and welcomes applications irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Medair shortlist based on educational background and relevant professional experience. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Medair may close this announcement before the expiry date if suitable candidates reached.

Please note Medair have may not choose to appoint this position on completion of interviews if a suitable candidate is not found and / or if needs change and the position is no longer necessary.

Medair is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization with headquarters in Switzerland, founded in 1989 and currently working in 14 countries throughout the world.
We bring relief and recovery to people who are suffering in remote and devastated communities around the world. Medair helps communities to survive crisis, recover with dignity, and develop skills to build a better future in core areas Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene), Shelter/Infrastructure.

May 27, 2019

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