Finance Officer

Social Development International SDI is a non-profit NGO established in 2015 and daily registered in Turkey, which provides humanitarian assistance to affected people in Syria. SDI services are covering northern Syria areas through its programs which are SNFIs, health, nutrition, education, WASH, protection, FSL, and CCCM. Currently looking for a qualified Project Manager

Job title: Financial Officer

Reporting to: Finance Senior Officer

Closing Date: 22/06/2022

Location: Istanbul – Turkey

Responsibilities: Closely monitor all financial activities, and keep the Finance Manager and other management staff advised of all situations which may impact internal controls or financial performance. Assisting in the overall financial operations and accounting procedures; ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping and reporting. Payment request reviews, requests for additional information, and ensure that payments with the Finance team continue to move through the proscribed process. Prepare monthly financial reports for the Finance Manager, including expenditures by cost center/project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner. Review budgets with actual reports to ensure adherence to restrictions on line item flexibility and stated restrictions on accepted costs. Provide overall grant management support, and ensure compliance with the accounting and auditing requirements. Maintain an adequate filing system of financial documents in collaboration with the finance assistant. Support the Finance Manager to ensure monthly cash forecast/requirements are compiled for all departments. Support program teams for financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems in line.

Education:

University degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Requirements:

Two years of professional progressive experience in accountancy, It is preferable to have work experience within NGOs. Experience in analyzing and interpreting financial data. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, in Arabic, English is a plus. . Excellent proven computer skills. Excellent knowledge of Excel or other software. Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated flexibility to changing situations and priorities. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and values (Respect, Diversity & Integrity).

Skills: Ability to prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision. Good organizational, multitasking, and time management skills. Interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of people. Proven administrative and technical skills, and ability to keep accurate records.

Physical and Personal Attributes Required: Flexible and able to work well under pressure Able to work collaboratively with team members to achieve goals. Patience & flexibility Working within high pressure Teamwork skills

SDI Commitment on Child Safeguarding – CPS

Actions of Child abuse and exportation violate the universally recognized international legal norms and standards, thus, SDI considers such actions as serious misconduct, which will constitute grounds for major measures, including summary dismissal and criminal prosecution. SDI prohibits sexual exploitation and abuse of Children and proved cases of such will be meet with Zero tolerance by SDI management.

SDI is an organization working with vulnerable population, including children both directly or indirectly, thus, SDI has a moral responsibility and a duty to protect children within the population that we serve from both intentional and unintentional harm. SDI understand that all staff need to be aware of this policy even though many of staff may never have unaccompanied contact with children or young people through their work. It is not possible to eliminate risk entirely, but we are obliged to develop strategies and mechanisms to reduce the risk.

SDI Commitment on Protection of Sexual exportation and Abuse – PSEA

Actions of SEA violate the universally recognized international legal norms and standards, thus, SDI considers such actions as serious misconduct, which will constitute grounds for major measures, including summary dismissal and criminal prosecution. SDI prohibits sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and proved cases of such will be meet with Zero tolerance by SDI management.

To the end of meeting with the fundamental values of SDI, this policy is designed to address the behavior of SDI staff and its collaborators towards the served population and to protect vulnerable populations within the communities served by SDI from any acts of sexual exploitation and abuse which is considered as an element of the accountability that SDI holds towards the served communities.

SDI Commitment on Protection of Sexual Harassments and discrimination – PSHH

Actions of SHH violate the ethical norms and the damages the team spirit, thus, SDI considers such actions as serious misconduct, which will constitute grounds for major measures, including summary dismissal and criminal prosecution if relevant. SDI prohibits SHH and proved cases of such will be meet with Zero tolerance by SDI management.

To the end of meeting with the fundamental values of SDI, this policy is designed to address the behavior of SDI staff and its collaborators towards one another and to protect staff within the environment of SDI from any acts of sexual harassment and harassment which is considered as an element of the accountability that SDI holds towards its staff.