Job ID
30832
Job Title
Finance Officer
To work for
Secours Islamique France (SIF)
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
-Make sure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with standard financial procedures
-Regularly review the loan, business advance, and salary advance registers
-Carry out a cash inventory on a regular basis as per SIF Finance Procedure Manual
-Check the month end cashbooks and ensure accuracy of book-keeping and coding
-Ensure that all financial records are properly kept
-Prepare monthly analysis of cashbooks, comparison with budget, and commentary
-Ensure accounts are ready to be sent to HQ within designated deadlines
-Ensure accounting records are correct and reliable
-Make proposals for the continuous improvement of financial monitoring and control
-Monitor expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the projects / fiscal year
-Participate in financial audits.
-Perform internal and external reporting as required.
-Assist in the preparation and review of budgets
-Monitor actual expenditure versus budgets
-Assist in preparation of financial reports to donors, in liaison with Finance Manager and Finance Coordinator
-Assist in developing adequate systems to facilitate accurate recording and reporting of financial data, and help other staff to understand and work with them
-Provide support to the office in all other financial matters
-Provide financial management support for projects
-Establish and agree on key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
-Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
-Maintain confidentiality and ensure the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of SIF,
-Perform other duties as required.
-Regularly review the loan, business advance, and salary advance registers
-Carry out a cash inventory on a regular basis as per SIF Finance Procedure Manual
-Check the month end cashbooks and ensure accuracy of book-keeping and coding
-Ensure that all financial records are properly kept
-Prepare monthly analysis of cashbooks, comparison with budget, and commentary
-Ensure accounts are ready to be sent to HQ within designated deadlines
-Ensure accounting records are correct and reliable
-Make proposals for the continuous improvement of financial monitoring and control
-Monitor expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the projects / fiscal year
-Participate in financial audits.
-Perform internal and external reporting as required.
-Assist in the preparation and review of budgets
-Monitor actual expenditure versus budgets
-Assist in preparation of financial reports to donors, in liaison with Finance Manager and Finance Coordinator
-Assist in developing adequate systems to facilitate accurate recording and reporting of financial data, and help other staff to understand and work with them
-Provide support to the office in all other financial matters
-Provide financial management support for projects
-Establish and agree on key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
-Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
-Maintain confidentiality and ensure the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of SIF,
-Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
-University degree in accountancy or another related discipline
-Minimum 3 years of progressive financial management experience is required
-Fluency in English (speaking/reading/writing and translation)
-Good knowledge of institutional donor (ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) Procedures and financial guidelines.
-experience in working with international accounting and auditing standards.
-Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Advanced in Excel;
-Proficient user of Accounting Software Global knowledge about SAGA will be an asset Reporting skills
-experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into reports.
-Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired
-Demonstrated knowledge of accounting processes and cycles
-Minimum 3 years of progressive financial management experience is required
-Fluency in English (speaking/reading/writing and translation)
-Good knowledge of institutional donor (ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) Procedures and financial guidelines.
-experience in working with international accounting and auditing standards.
-Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Advanced in Excel;
-Proficient user of Accounting Software Global knowledge about SAGA will be an asset Reporting skills
-experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into reports.
-Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired
-Demonstrated knowledge of accounting processes and cycles
Specific Vacancy Requirements
-Empowering and building trust
-Planning and delivering results
-Good analytical skills is essential
-Able and willing to learn to extend his/her scope of work
-Able to manage priorities, take initiatives and work without constant supervision
-Managing resources to optimize results
-Good organizational skills with emphasis on the ability to priorities workload to meet key deadlines.
-A problem solving and solution oriented attitude; be methodical and adaptable
-Motivated and dedicated to his/her job
-Management skills
-Good team worker
-Good communication skills
-Hard Worker
-Planning and delivering results
-Good analytical skills is essential
-Able and willing to learn to extend his/her scope of work
-Able to manage priorities, take initiatives and work without constant supervision
-Managing resources to optimize results
-Good organizational skills with emphasis on the ability to priorities workload to meet key deadlines.
-A problem solving and solution oriented attitude; be methodical and adaptable
-Motivated and dedicated to his/her job
-Management skills
-Good team worker
-Good communication skills
-Hard Worker
Salary and Benefits
The advertisement will be closed manually upon arrival of the successful candidate. The successful candidate is required to join immediately
Women are strongly encouraged to apply
Women are strongly encouraged to apply
About us
Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a nongovernmental organization devoted to international solidarity, social and humanitarian causes in the fields of humanitarian assistance and development aid, both in France and in the world.
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Dara’a, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest people in France and around the world. It acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and implementation of development programmes. SIF is inspired by the values of Islam, solidarity and respect for human dignity, which are at the heart of its concerns. Through its commitment, values and missions, it calls for the building of human solidarity that transcends differences and borders.
SIF has started to work in Syria since 2008 and has been operating in many governorates namely, Aleppo, Damascus, Dara’a, Hama, Homs, Rural Damascus, and Quneitra. Shelter support is among their main programs along with Education, community services, and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene.
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Posted On
Jun 29, 2022
Expiry Date
Jul 29, 2022
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CV Language
English