Job ID
47774
Job Title
Senior Financial Accountant
To work for
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU)
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
General Role:
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) is seeking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant who will be responsible for managing and implementing financial and accounting operations in a manner that ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance with internal policies, international accounting standards, and donor requirements.
The position also involves preparing periodic financial reports and supporting decision-making by providing reliable financial information. Additionally, this position plays a key role in strengthening internal control systems and enhancing the efficiency of financial management for projects and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute daily accounting operations, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and monthly account closures.
- Prepare and review periodic financial reports in accordance with international standards and donor requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, donor regulations, and local legislation.
- Monitor budget implementation, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to management.
- Oversee internal and external audit processes and coordinate with auditors.
- Manage cash flow and conduct financial planning to ensure operational continuity.
- Review payments and expenditures to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.
- Develop and improve financial and internal control systems and procedures within the unit.
- Provide technical support and supervise the accounting team.
- Coordinate with program teams to ensure efficient utilization of financial resources.
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) is seeking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant who will be responsible for managing and implementing financial and accounting operations in a manner that ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance with internal policies, international accounting standards, and donor requirements.
The position also involves preparing periodic financial reports and supporting decision-making by providing reliable financial information. Additionally, this position plays a key role in strengthening internal control systems and enhancing the efficiency of financial management for projects and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute daily accounting operations, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and monthly account closures.
- Prepare and review periodic financial reports in accordance with international standards and donor requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, donor regulations, and local legislation.
- Monitor budget implementation, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to management.
- Oversee internal and external audit processes and coordinate with auditors.
- Manage cash flow and conduct financial planning to ensure operational continuity.
- Review payments and expenditures to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.
- Develop and improve financial and internal control systems and procedures within the unit.
- Provide technical support and supervise the accounting team.
- Coordinate with program teams to ensure efficient utilization of financial resources.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within NGOs or international organizations.
- Advanced knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS or IPSAS).
- Proven experience in grant management and compliance with donor requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software (ERP systems, QuickBooks, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).
- Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are an asset.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within NGOs or international organizations.
- Advanced knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS or IPSAS).
- Proven experience in grant management and compliance with donor requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software (ERP systems, QuickBooks, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).
- Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are an asset.
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Salary and Benefits
TBA (to be announced later)
About us
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) is a Syrian non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2016 with the aim of promoting stability and peacebuilding in Syria. The organization implements integrated programs in the areas of governance, economic empowerment, social cohesion, and civic engagement, with a particular focus on the inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Apr 09, 2026
Expiry Date
May 09, 2026
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