Finance/Grants Officer (Turkish & Syrian nationality Only)

Job Purpose

To be the focal point of contact with donors. The responsibility for the financial and compliance side of the programs from the budgeting phase, tracking & monitor the project implementation (payments and documentation), till reporting and close the program financially.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of the grant budget/spending & procurement plans.
• To be the budget holder of the grant; ensuring the procurement and recruitment are in line with the budget and in accordance with donor regulations.
• Oversee and monitor the transactions and expenditures related to the program/grant. And,
• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with ACU policies and donor regulations and in line with grant budget.
• Lead the preparation of the grant financial reports (TJ, Ledgers, BvA, … Etc.) as required by the grant agreement and by Finance/Grants Manager.
• Conduct regular meetings with donors; discuss any over/under budget lines and over/under spend lines, and suggest any needed modifications or reallocation between the budget lines.
• Ensure the availability and accessibility of the backup documentation in both hard & soft copies.
• Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring the smooth completion of work responsibilities
• Work with the finance team in the reconciliation of grant payments, records, and grant bank/cash balance.
• Work closely with the auditors to ensure a smooth of the audit process by providing any required documentation, justifications, and information and to clear any comments.
• Work with the programs team, finance team, and grants team to develop, write, and submit proposals and budgets.

Note: the above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountability may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart.

Qualification (Education/Work Experience/Languages)

1. Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration) or any related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in grants/finance
• English Language Advanced Level.
• Arabic Language Native.

2. Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Economics(Finance, Accounting, Business Administration) or any related field.
• Turkish Langauge Intermediate Level.
• Turkish Nationality is desirable.

Core & Technical Competencies

1. Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Client Orientation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness
• Managerial and supervisory skills.

2. Technical Competencies:

• Good command of Microsoft office packages especially (PowerPoint, excel, and word)
• Financial accounting skills including basic book-keeping
• Analytical thinking about financial processes
• Reporting skills
• Process analysis and project management skills.
• Presentation skill.

3. Supervisor/Managerial Competencies:

• Leader Ship
• Vision
• Empowering others
• Building Trust
• Managing Performance
• Judgment/ Decision Making