Finance Officer

Syria

Finances/Accountancy

Not Specified

Objective:

The Finance Officer supports the Senior Accountant in specific financial matters of the mission, to ensure accurate financial management and monthly reports are in conformity to SI’s standards and donor requirements.

The finance Officer ensures that the cash box and cash/bank books are perfectly maintained, as well as monitoring, inputting and archiving accounting documents.

He/she is in charge of his/her cash box security.
He/she also check SI’s Partners Accounting supporting documents and share feedback with Senior Accountant on incomplete & any supporting documents that are below SI standards.

List of Main Tasks:

Management of Coordination Office Accounting

• Control petty cash, record transactions, and report discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly accounts reports and reconciliations with proper documentation.
• Record daily cash/bank transactions and conduct regular cash counts.
• Manage financial documents for payments and advances; ensure timely clearance.
• Verify supporting documents, translate into English, archive, and safeguard cash box.
• Import books into SAGA, stamp invoices as paid, and file records properly.
Partners Accountancy Management

• Check partner invoices and integrate expenses into SI templates.
• Monitor compliance with MoUs and financial reporting standards.
• Review supporting documents, provide feedback, and ensure archiving/digitalization.
Cash Forecast Update and Support

• Assist in weekly and monthly cash needs follow-up.
• Monitor HQ fund transfers and report delays.
• Compile Damascus cash needs with HR and Logistics.
Funds Transfer to Bases Through Money Transfer Agents

• Coordinate cash distribution with MTA and follow up on delivery.
• Reconcile invoices and receipts, share with bases, and update trackers.
• Prepare reconciliations and approvals when requested.
General Support

• Support base teams on financial matters.
• Attend finance workshops and trainings.
• Collaborate with departments for forecasting.
• Cover tasks during manager’s absence.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

1. Accountancy Analytical skills
2. Accounting skills including usage of relevant software
3. Advanced excel skills

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

1. Advanced communication and time management skills
2. Autonomous, organized, ability to prioritize and to work under pressure
3. Strong computer skills are essential

LANGUAGES:

1. English
2. Arabic

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

Nov 26, 2025

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