Finance Officer -Treasury (National)

Finance Officer – Treasury (National)

Role Purpose:
A key member of the Treasury team in Syria Response Office and making sure that all treasury related activities are delivered to a high standard in a timely manner in the Main Office. Required to work independently and take full responsibility for payments, banking relationship, month end tasks and account reconciliation.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Finance Manager – Treasury
Staff reporting to this post: Finance Assistant – Treasury

Key responsibilities:
* Independently manage all relationships with banking partners in Jordan.
* Identify the need for and initiate the addition or removal of banking signatories
* Be the primary focal point of contact for the bank including liaising with them to resolve any issues regarding Syria sanctions
* Take responsibility for training all relevant new staff in the online banking system including delivering training to relevant SMT Members
* Review all payment documents to be made from Amman for Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey (NWS AO) as prepared by Finance Assistant – Treasury or those received directly from AO Finance, Program and Admin teams.
* Identify and resolve any issues with payment documentation by coordinating with the relevant Area Office or Department
* Upload payments into the online banking and obtain all the necessary approvals from relevant staff
* Ensure that all payments to partners in Turkey and Lebanon are processed in a timely manner and liaise directly with program staff and partners to resolve any issues regarding banking regulations or sanctions which may impact transfers
* Review the GLACOS (General Ledger and Cash Offline Spreadsheet) as prepared by the Finance Assistant – Treasury and complete posting to Agresso.
* Prepare and finalise all bank account reconciliations for FD approval
* Upload final payroll to the bank and ensure staff are paid in a timely manner
* Liaise directly with the Regional Office to ensure all staff taxes are paid in a timely manner and that year end reconciliations are completed.
* Coordinate directly with SCI Centre to ensure all salary advances are recovered through payroll
* Process all expense claims from Amman based staff
* Support the Finance Manager – Treasury in managing all audits and ensuring proper supporting documentation is available to the auditors. Work directly with the auditor to resolve issues and explain key documentation to ensure minimal disallowances.
* Represent Finance in the procurement committee for large and complex procurements
* Take responsibility for Month End processes including
 Salary allocation
 Intercompany account clearing
 Balance sheet account reconciliation
 Release of prepayment
 Preparation of accruals
* Work with HR colleagues to resolve and fix any issues related to the Effort Reporting System
* Undertake any other duties as requested by the Finance Manager and in the absence of the Finance Manager – Treasury deputise for them with regard all duties as specified by Finance Manager – Treasury JD.

Experience and competencies
* Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.
* Master degree or professional qualification (CPA) is preferable.
* 2-4 years’ experiences in an accounting/finance or grants management role.
* Experience in the NGO sector preferred
* Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
* Proven ability to handle a workload and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
* The highest level of integrity and commitment to preventing corruption.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments
* Excellent understanding of financial systems (FMS – Agresso & AMS) and procedures
* Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Written and verbal in Arabic & English

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
We encourage qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply.