We are looking for a part-time Finance Officer to join our dedicated team at the Willy-Brandt-Center in Jerusalem, starting as soon as possible.
Your tasks and responsibilities

In this part-time position (80%) as Finance Officer you are responsible for book-keeping and accounting the WBC programme budget, according to the internal Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V., WBC and donor guidelines, as well as according to Israeli and Palestinian local regulations. The finance officer will also support project team members in their daily finance-related tasks. The Finance Officer is under the direct supervision of the Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V. Finance Manager and the WBC Managing Director in Berlin.

Specific tasks include:

Accountancy for WBC projects, including calls for money, bookkeeping, filing, including timely monthly and annual closures
Annual planning of the WBC programme budget in coordination with the Managing Director, Finance Manager and other team members
Usage and reporting of the in-country funds in accordance with existing Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e.V. and donor requirements as well as local laws.
Preparing and supporting financial reports – both local and for Head Office
Supporting programme staff on issues relating to financial procedures and requirements
Checking of financial documentation of expenditures and ensuring its compliance with regulations and preparing payments.
Preparation of supporting documents and reporting on financial processes of the office
Booking of programme expenses on internal financial management software
Keeping Managing Director and Finance Manager up to date on any financial management issues.
Qualifications:

Degree in a subject relevant to the role
Working experience in a similar role, preferably in the I/NGO sector
Professional working proficiency in English, Arabic and Hebrew (written and spoken)
Good knowledge of different financial bookkeeping software programmes
Understanding of all local laws regarding financial reporting
Solid proactive approach concerning support of project staff and follow ups with supervisors
Good ability to work independently
High level of personal efficiency with attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks
Experience in working with multi-cultural teams

Personal Qualities:

Problem solver/solutions oriented
Openness to learning new approaches/quick learner
Demonstrated commitment to peace, non-violence and sensitive to issues of gender and marginalized groups
Creative and works with a participatory approach
Team player and a capacity builder
Honest and a strong sense of integrity
Exhibit patience and persistence to develop relationships with different stakeholders
High standard of professionalism and self-organizing capacities

Please apply by submitting a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and skills relevant to the role (no more than 1 page) and CV