Finance Assistant (Gaza)

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

The Opportunity – Finance Assistant (Gaza)

Post location: Gaza Field Office – Rafah and subject to change based on SC priorities and response in Gaza.

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: until 31st December 2024, with a possibility of extension based on available funds.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To prepare and record all type of financial transactions according to Save the Children and donor regulations. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Gaza Finance Officer

Staff reporting to this post: None.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Receive and Review documentation and issue Payments – Payment focal point.
• Program Advances / Petty Cash Settlement.
• Bankbook Timely updates to record all payment and make sure availability Bank balances.
• Register financial transaction into system and prepare offline Log Book.
• Archiving system and make sure that all document sorted and completed in Box files and soft copy on finance share folder.
• Support in submitting financial document to Auditor, Partner, and general stakeholder.
• Social security, tax department and Bank focal point and make sure to hold regular visit at least one visit per Month.
• Support in Finance briefing
• Prepare CFR for Regional Office.
• Prepare bank reconciliation.
• prepare monthly staff salaries, income tax and social security
• Carry out support visits for interim support to Country Offices if needed.
• Undertake any other duty as reasonably requested.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Finance
• 2+ years of working experience in Finance.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to work within a team
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions with limited supervision.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Honest, hardworking and committed to community development.
• Basic oral and written English skills with ability to draft and edit program reports.

Desirable

• Language skills in Arabic and other local languages
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Knowledge of consortia working

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

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 realize 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.