Finance Assistant

About the WSA:

WSA is a humanitarian, developmental, non-governmental organization that was established in 2013 and officially licensed in Turkey in 2015.

All projects implemented by the WSA inside Syria aim to build a better life for women and empower Syrian women so that they can face problems and challenges in a way that preserves their dignity and respect.

Work overview:

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer technically and the field supervisor administratively, the Finance Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, assisting with budgeting and reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations.

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in thepreparation and monitoring of project budgets, including tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Process financial transactions such as payments, receipts, and invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Maintain and update financial records, including data entry into the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Finance Manager in conducting financial audits and assessments.
• Collaborate with the program teams to ensure proper coding and allocation of expenses to relevant projects.
• Assist in compliance with local financial regulations and organizational policies.
• Assist in grant management, including tracking expenses and reporting on financial progress to donors.
• Assist in payroll preparation and related documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department as needed.

Professional Qualifications:

• 3 years of work experience in the humanitarian field is preferred.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Academic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Personal skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping.
• Basic understanding of financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is preferable.

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties and responsibilities of the position

General terms and conditions:

Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that WSA shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within WSA
Alongside our safeguarding policy, WSA is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies.

PSEAH:

WSA adheres to all laws and standards to reduce cases of sexual exploitation and harassment, and obliges all their employees and suppliers to undergo the necessary training on the policies adopted by PSEAH network.