Finance Manager (Yemeni nationals only)

INSO Yemen

INSO initiated operations in Yemen in partnership with donors and NGO partners and will open a country program in late 2023. INSO will establish its services in the country based in Aden and expand to other areas of Yemen in the future. As part of a new and dynamic team, you will play a critical role in establishing in-country programming and a presence in Yemen.

Job summary:

As the Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Country Director and are responsible for protecting the financial health and integrity of the project. You will ensure appropriate accounting and financial procedures and policies are followed and provide timely and accurate financial data. You will also recruit and oversee the finance team. This position is based in Aden, Yemen and reports to the Country Director and is only open to Yemeni nationals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial record keeping.
• Provide HQ with reconciliation of accounts.
• Participate in the development of the annual budget.
• Prepare forecasts and monitor expenses; identify funding gaps.
• Support Country Director in grants management.
• Ensure financial practices comply with INSO procedures and donor regulations.
• Oversee statutory reporting to local authorities.
• Provide required information for the consolidation of INSO global financial statements.
• Meet external reporting deadlines; prepare budgets and reports as required.
• Act as focal point during audits; implement internal and external audit recommendations.
• Manage the finance department.

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Donor/contract management experience and donor policy knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably with NGOs.
• Yemeni national
• Staff management experience.
• High attention to detail
• In depth knowledge of financial regulations and account processes.
• Proficiency in financial software systems (preferably SUNSYSTEM) and MS Office
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to process large amounts of data.
• Ability to handle multiple donors and multiyear budgets.

Nice to Have:

• Professional qualification as CPA/ACCA, etc.
• Acceptance and understanding of humanitarian principles.
• Familiarity with the operating environment in Yemen, including the legal framework.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
• Strong work ethic and capacity to take responsibility for his/her own actions.
• Team spirit and good management of interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work under pressure.

Terms and Conditions

12-month contract, USD $4,000 gross per month salary. The expected start date is 15 January 2024.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to the safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers, and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.