Finance officer (budgeting and reporting) – Bab Alhawa Offıce

VACANCY REFERENCE: FO-BA -007

JOB SUMMARY

SCOPE OF THE WORK:

The Finance officer-budgeting and reporting is responsible for reviewing new project proposals within the donors’ requirements as well as following with the project funds and cash flow to keep the fund available at the field office.

The finance officer also will provide the support to maintain the donors and another internal report.

Also, the finance officer will support taking a lead role in projects audit.

Duties and responsibilities:

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

1. The finance officer is responsible to review the new project budgets in the line with donor & IR standards.
2. The finance officer is responsible to check the project proposals & narrative budgets as well.
3. Supporting Sr. Finance officer in all-new budgets review and follow-up.
4. Keep follow up to prepare the country office liquidity.
5. Supporting Sr. finance officer to follow up with project fund summary and keep cash flow up to date.
6. Finance officer responsible to prepare field office fund requests regularly as per project cash flow.
7. The finance officer is responsible to keep the project report schedule sheet up to date.
8. follow up with reporting schedule and make sure to prepare the project’s report as per donor agreements.
9. Check the accuracy of the expenses charged in relevant category-budget lines and make sure it is charged correctly before sending the report to the donor.
10. Prepare project liquidation sheets.
11. Make sure all reports supported documents are ready as per donor’s recrements.
12. Follow up with operation team members on the monthly closure.
13. Supporting Sr. finance officer in preparation of monthly fund report.
14. Support in preparation of the monthly fund report analysis for management review.
15. Make sure to keep the project files up to date with all relevant requirements.
16. Support Sr. finance office in following up and finalizing the projects and annual audit.
17. This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications

1. BA degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration (with Finance specialization) or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy.
2. Experience with statutory and projects audit will be an asset and highly encouraged to apply for this position.
3. Ability to use accounting software applications.
4. Has three experience working for INGOs or NGOs.

Personal Specification

The post holder must show a good understanding and sympathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide’s vision and mission.

1. Be honest and trustworthy.
2. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Ability to handle multiple demands/projects with time management skills supervisory skills and team building.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Be respectful and flexible.
6. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and demonstrate sound work ethics.

Language

• fluent in English & fluent in Arabic (written and spoken are must).

IT skills

• Very Good computer skills.
• Proficiency in the internet and search tools.
• Proficiency in MS office and the ability to use the software necessary for project management and reporting. (Excel and word are a must)

Personal Attributes:

• The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful and flexible.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and demonstrate sound work ethics.