49504

Damascus

Full time

Ensure that appropriate finance systems are maintained, and that all procedures and controls are
• implemented.
• Ensure that all transactions are properly accounted for and recorded in the ERP.
• Manage bank accounts and the reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Manage all external relations with the banks and HQ, for example, opening new bank accounts, closing bank accounts, getting POA from HQ.
• getting approvals from HQ for payments above specific limit before the payments are sent to the bank.
• Monitor cash-flow and ensure that sufficient funds are always available in bank.
• Ensures the payroll and payroll related transfers such as social security, tax on salaries, and other
• payments.
• Prepare the monthly financial accounting reports at the end of each month and submit them to the Finance Coordinator by designated deadline.
• Ensure the budget follow-up and budget forecast in coordination with the other departments
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and accounts to donors, as requested.
• Provide any other financial information, as requested, and respond to any other financial queries
• Liaise regularly with budget holders.
• Focal point for external audits, donor audits, and internal audits.
• Conduct capacity building training to the finance officers and finance assistants on the ERP.
• Assist in developing adequate systems to facilitate accurate recording and reporting of financial data and help other staff to understand and work with them.
• Do the monthly, mid-year, and annual reports to send to HQ. Review the transactions before the reports are sent to HQ.
• Provide support to the office in all other financial matters.
• Assist the Finance Coordinator to develop donor budgets, monitor budgets and performances, review
• donor reports and give guidance to the Finance Officers where necessary.
• Establish and agree on key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve
• performance against set goals in case of managerial position.
• Follow up with HQ for Saga parameters and updating the parameters in the bank books and cash books.
• Prepare the monthly reports and send to the concerned parties.
• Liaise with HQ in the absence of the finance coordinator.
• Manage the EUR, and USD cashboxes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the
• practices and business of SIF, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

- Ability to work independently while being a strong team player who is committed to lifelong learning
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and
work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and
analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, etc.
- Commitment to recruiting, monitoring , training and retaining a diverse team, with foresight and ability
to delegate accordingly
- Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance
and non-finance managers
- Personal qualities of integrity and credibility, mature and proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will
own, in partnership with SIF Management, the responsibility for finance
- Multi-tasking with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytical and reasoning skills, successful track record in setting priorities, organization and
problem solving skills, which support and enable decision making
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, Arabic & English
- Collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
- Strong commitment to developing team members
- Skills in examining, developing, re-engineering, and recommending financial policies and procedures

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Jul 21, 2026

English