Prior experience in managing finances for NGOs is essential, including budget development (with ability to proactively consult relevant team members to develop a high quality budget), financial reports, budget follow up (with ability to analyze and forecast spending, as well as advise senior management on financial decisions), and financial allocations and transactions. We are looking for someone who has an excellent finance background with experience in use of Excel and financial management software, and an ability to think creatively, lead independently, and advise senior managers in making wise financial decisions.

Under the supervision of the IMPACT Country Representative and the IMPACT Regional Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer is responsible for all financial tasks related to supporting the IMPACT/REACH Syria mission.

OBJECTIVES
Provides leadership to the IMPACT/REACH Syria finance team in ensuring that financial workflows are established, efficient, and effective

Acts as a senior advisor to the IMPACT/REACH senior management in ensuring that financial decisions are based on accurate, up-to-date financial information

Ensures that all financial budgeting and reporting deadlines are met on time

Works closely with Acted Syria finance and IMPACT regional finance to ensure that all financial processes are followed according to compliant procedures

FUNCTIONS
General financial management and leadership

Supports IMPACT/REACH management as relevant in coordinating finance-related activities with relevant stakeholders, and provides guidance in setting objectives and implementing workflows that allow the team to be efficient and effective
Conducts regular financial analysis and updates and advises IMPACT Country Representative on key financial decisions, including highlighting spending status and offering solutions if needed
Contributes to the development of financial strategies to optimize profitability and minimize risks
Acts as focal point for coordinating inputs or submission to Acted and IMPACT senior management and HQ teams in a timely manner and independently without requiring follow up, may manage 1-2 additional finance staff
Budget management

In coordination with the IMPACT CR, IMPACT RFM, and Acted CFM, lead in the preparation of budget proposals based on allocation tables, forecasting, and consultations with relevant program and finance teams
Ensure that budgets are submitted on time, quickly, and are presented in both internal format and converted accurately into donor formats when required
Follow up on validation of budget and make changes to budget as required by HQs or country management
Check, manage, and follow up on project follow up documents on a monthly basis to ensure that spending and financial allocations match the allocation tables
Lead in updating monthly allocation tables, timesheets, and running cost tables on time and accurately, in coordination with program, operations, and finance teams on spending plans
Accounting management

Ensure all financial and accountancy procedures are implemented and respected at the area level
Check the coherence of the cashbook, saga, and cash balance before closing the accountancy for each week and the end of each month
Ensure that all documentation (programmatic, procurement, or otherwise), is as per policy and in accordance with external donor regulations, before preparing any financial payments
Financial reporting

In coordination with relevant focal points, ensure that monthly follow up reports are completed accurately and on time
Close accurately the final expenditure report and ensure its adherence to the project plan before sharing with HQ for final reporting
Prepare accurately and in a timely manner all financial reports in the correct donor format and coordinate validation and approval from all stakeholders within Acted and IMPACT
Reporting and audit support

Ensure financial oversight and ensure that all IMPACT processes are compliant with audit processes
Attend audits as requested by Acted finance and compliance team and be prepared to lead on accurate responses regarding IMPACT finances
Prepare IMPACT inputs and coordinate with IMPACT HQ to provide inputs as requested by Acted finance team in preparation for audit
Other financial tasks

Support on any other financial task related to IMPACT Syria’s financial health

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Accurate and on time financial analysis provided monthly to senior management
Accurate and on time budgets are prepared in coordination with country teams
Accurate and on time reporting and follow up processes are executed each month
Proactivity and leadership in ensuring finance tasks are executed at high quality
QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or equivalent
At least 4 years of experience progressively managing financial tasks and analysis required
Strong leadership skills in financial management and analysis
Excellent knowledge of excel, word, and outlook
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. 1C; SAGA, QuickBooks)
Extreme attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors and fix formulas
Self-organizational skills and ability to identify necessary taskswork independently
Previous experience in NGO/INGO preferred
Ability to communicate in both Arabic and English

Please Send your resume/CV