Job ID
44776
Job Title
Finance Officer
To work for
ZOA - International
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience:
• University Degree in Finance or Accountancy qualifications.
• Minimum 4 to 5 relevant years of relevant experience at this level with International Agencies or I/NGO’s.
• Knowledge on ERP system is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience of Team management and capacity building of teams.
• Competency in use of relevant technology systems (MS Office suite, financial)
• Experience with Accounting Systems.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
• Management of budgets.
Skills:
• Accuracy and pro-active problem-solving skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Good time management skills
• Organised and structured way of working
• Strong influencing and networking skills
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mentality
Attitude:
• Result- and solution oriented
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.
• University Degree in Finance or Accountancy qualifications.
• Minimum 4 to 5 relevant years of relevant experience at this level with International Agencies or I/NGO’s.
• Knowledge on ERP system is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience of Team management and capacity building of teams.
• Competency in use of relevant technology systems (MS Office suite, financial)
• Experience with Accounting Systems.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
• Management of budgets.
Skills:
• Accuracy and pro-active problem-solving skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Good time management skills
• Organised and structured way of working
• Strong influencing and networking skills
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mentality
Attitude:
• Result- and solution oriented
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
• Regular travel to the field can be required.
Diversity and inclusion are core values at ZOA. We believe that a diverse team with varied perspectives and experiences is essential to achieving our mission and we invite everyone who is qualified to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered.
Please note that ZOA have may not choose to appoint this position on completion of interviews if a suitable candidate is not found and / or if needs change and the position is no longer necessary.
Contract duration: six months with possibility of extension, depending on funding and performance.
Diversity and inclusion are core values at ZOA. We believe that a diverse team with varied perspectives and experiences is essential to achieving our mission and we invite everyone who is qualified to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered.
Please note that ZOA have may not choose to appoint this position on completion of interviews if a suitable candidate is not found and / or if needs change and the position is no longer necessary.
Contract duration: six months with possibility of extension, depending on funding and performance.
About us
ZOA has been working in Syria Response since 2014 and has been supporting Syrian refugees, internally displaced Syrians, and host communities in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Since September 2018, ZOA has been registered in Damascus, enabling it to manage and run its operations and projects from within the country. ZOA works through local partners and its own direct implementation, on a range of sectors from Shelter and NFI distribution to Education, WASH and Food Security and Livelihoods.
With a growing team, part of ZOA strategy in Syria is to develop sustainable Livelihoods and early recovery with communities affected by the conflict, partnering with the national NGOs and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) to scale up effective interventions and to pilot new approaches.
With a growing team, part of ZOA strategy in Syria is to develop sustainable Livelihoods and early recovery with communities affected by the conflict, partnering with the national NGOs and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) to scale up effective interventions and to pilot new approaches.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 08, 2025
Expiry Date
Oct 31, 2025
CV Language
English