Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Location: Turkey – Gaziantep

Positions: 1

Job Type: Full Time

About Amal

Amal is a non-profit Syrian non-governmental organization established to provide life-saving aid and services to the most vulnerable people, strengthening their resilience, advocating for their basic rights, and also contributing to providing recovery and revitalization programs for societies that war torned.

Amal Organization is a relief and development organization, was established in early 2013 and the organization was licensed and registered in Turkey – Gaziantep on 6/6/2014

Responsibilities:

The overall responsibilities of Finance Coordinator will be:

Finance and Accounting:

• Supervise the field Finance team in reviewing cash receipts, disbursement vouchers, liquidations, ensuring adequacy of supporting documents and appropriate cost allocation.
• Review accounting transaction charged against grants and ensures compliance with donor and government regulations, and grant provisions.
• Review coding for correct GL accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, payroll accounts at the end of each month.
• Prepare monthly end, projects reports, in accordance to Amal Finance policy and procedures.
• Maintains inventory control and prepare timely reconciliations.
• Support Finance team in the implementation of Grants under Contract activity.
• Support HR department in payroll preparation for project staff.
• Participating in conducting thorough review of the supporting documents for all payments related to expenses committed by different offices in Turkey and Syria.
• Prepare tax liabilities reports (payroll and other withholding taxes) ensure all liabilities are proceeded timely.
• Participating in preparing samples and responses for external and internal auditors both for project’s audit and the end of fiscal year’s audit, in coordination with finance team.
• Participating in compliance reviews as required to ensure compliance with the organization procedures and donor’s requirements.
• Ensure retention of proper documentation for supporting documents.
• Recording the monthly closure booking of the journal entries, reviewing vouchers, invoices, contracts…. and preparing accruals.
• Supporting the finance team in preparing month end, quarterly and annually requested balance sheet schedules.

Reporting:

• Supporting the Finance team in preparing new fiscal year and prepare project-based budgets .
• Preparing and updating the BVA projects – base reports .
• Assist the forecasting of spending on projects- base with coordination with other departments.
• Supporting the Finance team on tracking the requests through the system when initiating any new procurement and all the organization’s expenses.

Compliance and Audit:

• Participating in reconcile withholding tax schedules, documents and tax returns.
• Assist in preparing required audit schedules and documentation.( project-base audit and end fiscal year audit)
• Support Finance Manager producing reports with findings and issues identified during audit

Education and Training

• A university degree in Finance, accounting or relevant field.

Experience

• 5 years of proven experience in finance, accounting, and reporting.
• Previously worked with local NGO’s programs preferred.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles.

Technical Skills

• Excellent skills in using accounting software (Specifically QuickBooks) are necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

Other Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with excellent planning skills.
• Culture sensitivity and excellent understanding of cross-culture working environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Language Skills

• Excellent command of spoken and written English is mandatory.
• Turkish speaking/writing skills will be preferred and highly desirable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Amal is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities in our recruitment practices so maintaining equal opportunities and nondiscrimination is a foundational principle:

Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, social status, origin, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other grounds is strictly prohibited across all aspects of employment, organizational practices, work arrangements, salary, dismissal, and service provision.

Preference among employees or candidates for employment may be granted based on objective criteria and qualifications essential for the job, and such preferences do not constitute discrimination.

In instances where specific provisions apply to contracting concerning gender, qualifications, working conditions, or contract type (daily, weekly, seasonal), rights and responsibilities remain equitable

PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:

Amal Organization is dedicated to fostering a secure and respectful environment for employees and those they interact with in the course of their work. The recruitment, retention, and promotion of staff are inherently tied to maintaining high ethical standards and a commendable reputation. Amal Organization unequivocally prohibits and will not tolerate (zero tolerate) any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (whether sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Employees and associated personnel must strictly refrain from engaging in any discriminatory, harassing, or abusive behavior, whether physical, sexual, verbal, or otherwise, both within and outside the Amal organization.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Amal Organization recognizes that ensuring a secure environment for children begins with the recruitment of qualified employees equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to perform their duties effectively, safely, and reliably. This commitment is geared towards safeguarding children from all forms of exploitation, labor, or potential harm.

In our dedication to children’s safety, our selection process incorporates comprehensive background checks, underscoring our unwavering commitment to preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of children.

SAFEGUARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

In line with our commitment to fostering a secure and respectful work environment, the post holder is required to adhere to Amal’s anti-harassment policy. This policy underscores our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of our staff by promoting a workplace culture characterized by mutual respect and professionalism. The role holder plays a vital part in this commitment, ensuring a supportive atmosphere and actively contributing to the safeguarding of their colleagues through the promotion of positive employee relations.