Job ID
45140
Job Title
Finance Coordinator - Damascus
To work for
Islamic relief Worldwide - Syria Office
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
To support the Finance Manager in managing financial operations, donor budgeting and reporting, and audit compliance for IR Syria operations. The Finance Coordinator will help ensure effective control of financial matters, adherence to Islamic Relief financial guidelines, and compliance with donor and national regulations.
This is a local contract role, based in IR Syria Damascus office, designed to provide financial, technical and operational support to the organization.
Key Objectives
To support the Finance Manager in maintaining an efficient, clear, and transparent finance function.
To assist in budgeting, donor financial reporting, and compliance with IR and donor requirements.
To coordinate financial audits (project and statutory) and support the preparation of financial statements and audit files.
Key Roles, Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Finance Management & Controls
Support the Finance Manager in maintaining strong financial systems and controls to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance with IR guidelines and Syrian regulations.
Supervising and maintaining accurate accounting records and documentation for all financial transactions.
Supervising and maintaining cash flow process, cash forecasts, and reconciliations across country and sub-offices.
Supervising and maintaining, preparing donor financial reports and internal financial summaries as required.
Support in ensuring effective internal financial controls across all offices and projects.
2. Budgeting & Reporting
Support program in budget preparation for project proposals and annual office budgets in coordination with finance and program teams.
Assist in consolidating donor budgets and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Maintain and update financial reporting schedules to ensure timely submissions.
Provide technical guidance to staff on budget monitoring and donor reporting.
3. Audit & Compliance
Supervising, maintaining and preparing the audit files, including vouchers, reconciliations, and confirmations from staff and suppliers.
Liaise with external auditors and provide required documentation.
Assist in implementing audit recommendations and strengthening internal controls.
Support compliance with IR financial guidelines, Syrian tax regulations, and donor rules.
4. Capacity Building
Provide on-the-job technical support to finance staff to improve understanding of donor compliance, reporting, and internal controls.
Support training on budget preparation, reporting, and reconciliations.
5. Networking & Representation
Support the Finance Manager in liaising with banks, government departments, and auditors when required.
Represent finance in internal coordination meetings and donor-related financial discussions when delegated.
To support the Finance Manager in managing financial operations, donor budgeting and reporting, and audit compliance for IR Syria operations. The Finance Coordinator will help ensure effective control of financial matters, adherence to Islamic Relief financial guidelines, and compliance with donor and national regulations.
This is a local contract role, based in IR Syria Damascus office, designed to provide financial, technical and operational support to the organization.
Key Objectives
To support the Finance Manager in maintaining an efficient, clear, and transparent finance function.
To assist in budgeting, donor financial reporting, and compliance with IR and donor requirements.
To coordinate financial audits (project and statutory) and support the preparation of financial statements and audit files.
Key Roles, Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Finance Management & Controls
Support the Finance Manager in maintaining strong financial systems and controls to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance with IR guidelines and Syrian regulations.
Supervising and maintaining accurate accounting records and documentation for all financial transactions.
Supervising and maintaining cash flow process, cash forecasts, and reconciliations across country and sub-offices.
Supervising and maintaining, preparing donor financial reports and internal financial summaries as required.
Support in ensuring effective internal financial controls across all offices and projects.
2. Budgeting & Reporting
Support program in budget preparation for project proposals and annual office budgets in coordination with finance and program teams.
Assist in consolidating donor budgets and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
Maintain and update financial reporting schedules to ensure timely submissions.
Provide technical guidance to staff on budget monitoring and donor reporting.
3. Audit & Compliance
Supervising, maintaining and preparing the audit files, including vouchers, reconciliations, and confirmations from staff and suppliers.
Liaise with external auditors and provide required documentation.
Assist in implementing audit recommendations and strengthening internal controls.
Support compliance with IR financial guidelines, Syrian tax regulations, and donor rules.
4. Capacity Building
Provide on-the-job technical support to finance staff to improve understanding of donor compliance, reporting, and internal controls.
Support training on budget preparation, reporting, and reconciliations.
5. Networking & Representation
Support the Finance Manager in liaising with banks, government departments, and auditors when required.
Represent finance in internal coordination meetings and donor-related financial discussions when delegated.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis due to the urgency of this hire. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as early as possible, as the position may be filled prior to the official closing date of the advertisement.
Salary and Benefits
As per Salary Scale
About us
Islamic Relief Worldwide is registered, voluntary and nonprofit relief organization.
As an independent humanitarian and development organization, Islamic Relief has been serving humanity since 1984. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty.
Inspired by our Islamic faith, we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering of others.
As an independent humanitarian and development organization, Islamic Relief has been serving humanity since 1984. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty.
Inspired by our Islamic faith, we envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering of others.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 27, 2025
Expiry Date
Nov 26, 2025
CV Language
English