Senior Finance Officer
Senior Finance Officer
Position: Senior Finance Officer
Department: Finance Department
Location: Amman, Jordan
Reports to: Finance Manager
ABOUT RI: Relief International specializes in relief and development programs that benefit people in acute distress. A registered non-profit in the US, UK, France and Belgium, our work targets those fragile countries or communities that suffer from recurrent man-made or natural crises that impede human development. The people that we serve live in seventeen countries across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia where the debilitating effects of political instability, forced displacement, and natural disasters are pervasive. Often, RI is the only organization providing healthcare, education, logistics, energy, capacity building, economic development, sanitation, and many other forms of assistance to these highly vulnerable communities.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Country Finance Manager, the primary responsibility of the Sr. Finance Officer is supervision of Partner’s accounts, RI cash and bank management, preparation of reconciliations, processing of payments, ensuring cash reserves are available in country to process payments on time, submission of request for funds to GSO, ensure robust filling system is in place to be audit ready and assist in accurate accounting and reporting process with a special focus on compliance with the Jordanian accountancy, Tax and SGK legislation in Jordan
ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Posting daily transactions into accounting software NetSuite • Ensure proper booking, accounting procedures and principles are followed • Managing all Accounts Receivable/Payable, Prepaid Accounts, and Accruals • Ensure proper usage of Balance sheet accounts with regular monthly follow up • Ensure cash and bank reconciliations are done before closing the month • Managing monthly average exchange rate calculation and following up balances in TL and foreign currency • Review HR payroll data and prepare staff payroll and incentives on monthly basis • Review AP data and prepare weekly and monthly supplier payments • Assist reviewing, scanning, and filing activities are done complete • Assist following monthly, bi-monthly, and annual reports are prepared and regularly reconciled • Assist preparation of monthly withholding tax returns, stamp tax returns and social security returns • Supervise the U-wallet accounts and reconcile balances on monthly basis
Safeguarding
All staff:
- Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve
- Ensure that your behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values outlined with RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
- Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies,
- contribute to ensuring that all those who come into contact with Relief International staff and the communities we serve can be trusted to work safely with them
- ensure your job-related activity and practice is compliant with safeguarding standards
Managers / SMT (as per the role):
- Support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies
- Work collaboratively with the Global Safeguarding Manager to advocate for the inclusion of safeguarding activities and resources within program
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of donor requirements of safeguarding standards and protection from exploitation and abuse
Program teams:
- Ensure program design adequately addresses safeguarding and protection standards
Managers level and above:
- Ensure a positive and productive work environment which is free from harassment and bullying
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of diversity and cultural differences, gender issues and the commitment to equal opportunities
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field
- Minimum 5 years solid experience in accounting preferably 3years in similar role
- Ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment and to multi-task to meet deadlines
- Promotes teamwork, contributes towards building team consensus and acts as a team player
- • Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates ability to identify problems
- Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management syst
- Strong leadership ability and interpersonal skills and the ability to train and motivate others is a must as are outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Native Arabic speaker, fluent in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel
- Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
RI Values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
- Inclusiveness
- Transparency and Accountability
- Agility and Innovation
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
All staff are expected to abide by RI Safeguarding, Code of Conduct & Incident Management Policies & procedures.
Relief International is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”
This job description is subject to periodic review and adjustment in order to achieve RI’s goals in Jordan, and any changes to the ToR will be discussed and agreed between signed below.