Jordan: Finance Coordinator

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Internews is seeking a Finance Coordinator for the USAID funded “Strengthening Civil Society and Media Systems Activity – Sawt”. The Finance Coordinator is a member of the finance team supporting a program portfolio providing financial support to assist in the successful completion of the project on budget and in accordance with grants. The Finance Coordinator will work closely with and under the supervision of the Finance Officer to assist with the financial management of the project.

LOGISTICS

This role will be based in Amman, Jordan.

This is a limited-term position with an anticipated end date in March 2027.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Prepare and maintain program accounting and documentation to ensure compliance with funder requirements and Internews’ policies and procedures.
• Prepare payments to local and international outside service providers.
• Assist in preparation of field cash requests, wire transfer requests, as well as prepares monthly cash analysis for programs.
• Support the financial records reconciliation of expenditures, balances, statements, and other day-to-day transactions through Internews ERP system.
• Support in preparing the Month End Reports (MER) financial reports and reconcile all related accounts using Internews ERP system.
• Preparation of staff cash advances, expenses reimbursement and other staff related payments.
• Checking the procurement documents to ensure that all procurements are made as per Internews policies.
• Support in preparing the local payroll and maintain local taxes payments and compliance.
• Checking subaward financial reports and subcontracts in coordination with the Grants team.
• Support the internal/external audits visits including documentation retention and accessibility.
• Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure program success;
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related field or equivalent lived/professional experience
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience working with NGOs.
• Previous experience with accounting systems.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office suites, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication skill, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments.
• Ability and permission to reside and work in Amman – Jordan without Internews sponsorship.

Preferred

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

• Experience with USAID.
• Experience with Unit 4 Agresso.
• Working knowledge of OMB Circulars.
• Experience working with remote teams.