Job ID
48265
Job Title
Finance Officer
To work for
The HALO Trust
Country
Syria
City
Daraa
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Role Summary:
Provide day-to-day financial work of the HALO Syria programme, from the Damascus office, with oversight of the various locations in Syria.
Assist in office management for HALO staff.
To serve as additional oversight for the processes taking place in the programme, whether regarding financial matters or issues involving various authorities.
Work within, uphold, and promote HALO’s core values and standards, applying policies including, legal frameworks, health & safety, and safeguarding
Carry out other duties as directed by the International Finance Manage (IFM) or Programme Manager (PM) to meet programme standards and operational requirements.
Cash and Bank
Execute daily banking operations within Syria, including: opening / closing bank accounts; processing transfers, deposits, and cash withdrawals; and receiving cash on a needs basis.
Act as the main point of contact for all banking-related inquiries and issues in country.
Oversee maintenance of adequate cash levels in the programme’s location Finance safes.
Process payments upon checking invoices & receipts, ensuring that supporting documents are in line with the HALO policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Executing the regular cash count (close of business each Thursday and end of the month), reconciling the balance against the cash records.
Prepare the monthly cash request with support from the Programme Manager and submit it to the IFM based on the deadlines agreed upon.
Perform the monthly Bank reconciliation of the programme’s cash and bank accounts.
Accounting
Post all financial transactions on HALO’s accounting system (Oracle NetSuite) and ensure supporting pieces of evidence (receipts, invoices, etc.) are uploaded.
Print out, sign, and archive all vouchers in specified files.
Update the Open Vouchers and reconciling them each month.
Archive all financial documents the appropriate part of OneDrive or SharePoint.
Monitor and ensure involvement in procurement processes across the programme’s locations.
Support the PM, IFM, and auditors for HALO HQ, donor, and statutory audits.
Keep track of monthly payments and recharge schedules, such as premises rent, fuel, etc., and post them regularly to NetSuite.
Together with HR, ensure that salaries are prepared as required (including overtime calculations, recording of vacation and sick days, etc.), and are submitted for the PM’s approval before being processed for pay slips. After receiving the pay slips, verify their accuracy and accordingly recommend to the PM approval of the actual payments.
Planning
Ensure an in-depth familiarity with the programme's budget requirements in order to assist budget planning for grant submissions and contract reviews.
Update relevant programme information in Adaptive Insights (budgeting and reporting system) and NetSuite software (accounting system)
Build budgets from scratch through to final product for review and approval by the PM
Provide day-to-day financial work of the HALO Syria programme, from the Damascus office, with oversight of the various locations in Syria.
Assist in office management for HALO staff.
To serve as additional oversight for the processes taking place in the programme, whether regarding financial matters or issues involving various authorities.
Work within, uphold, and promote HALO’s core values and standards, applying policies including, legal frameworks, health & safety, and safeguarding
Carry out other duties as directed by the International Finance Manage (IFM) or Programme Manager (PM) to meet programme standards and operational requirements.
Cash and Bank
Execute daily banking operations within Syria, including: opening / closing bank accounts; processing transfers, deposits, and cash withdrawals; and receiving cash on a needs basis.
Act as the main point of contact for all banking-related inquiries and issues in country.
Oversee maintenance of adequate cash levels in the programme’s location Finance safes.
Process payments upon checking invoices & receipts, ensuring that supporting documents are in line with the HALO policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Executing the regular cash count (close of business each Thursday and end of the month), reconciling the balance against the cash records.
Prepare the monthly cash request with support from the Programme Manager and submit it to the IFM based on the deadlines agreed upon.
Perform the monthly Bank reconciliation of the programme’s cash and bank accounts.
Accounting
Post all financial transactions on HALO’s accounting system (Oracle NetSuite) and ensure supporting pieces of evidence (receipts, invoices, etc.) are uploaded.
Print out, sign, and archive all vouchers in specified files.
Update the Open Vouchers and reconciling them each month.
Archive all financial documents the appropriate part of OneDrive or SharePoint.
Monitor and ensure involvement in procurement processes across the programme’s locations.
Support the PM, IFM, and auditors for HALO HQ, donor, and statutory audits.
Keep track of monthly payments and recharge schedules, such as premises rent, fuel, etc., and post them regularly to NetSuite.
Together with HR, ensure that salaries are prepared as required (including overtime calculations, recording of vacation and sick days, etc.), and are submitted for the PM’s approval before being processed for pay slips. After receiving the pay slips, verify their accuracy and accordingly recommend to the PM approval of the actual payments.
Planning
Ensure an in-depth familiarity with the programme's budget requirements in order to assist budget planning for grant submissions and contract reviews.
Update relevant programme information in Adaptive Insights (budgeting and reporting system) and NetSuite software (accounting system)
Build budgets from scratch through to final product for review and approval by the PM
Qualifications
Essential
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Fluent in English (Writing, Speaking).
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Management.
Desirable
Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Insights and Oracle NetSuite software platforms
Experience with building budgets for grant applications
Experience in humanitarian, development or peacebuilding sectors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Fluent in English (Writing, Speaking).
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Management.
Desirable
Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Insights and Oracle NetSuite software platforms
Experience with building budgets for grant applications
Experience in humanitarian, development or peacebuilding sectors
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Work within the framework of HALO’s core values and standards.
Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures.
Undertake the role in a manner appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework.
Understand and uphold the standards outlined in HALO’s safeguarding policy, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the well‐being of anyone that comes into contact with HALO’s work and reporting concerns if they arise.
Discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s health and safety procedures.
Carry out any other duties and tasks as directed by the PM and/or the IFM to meet programme standards and operational requirements.
Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures.
Undertake the role in a manner appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework.
Understand and uphold the standards outlined in HALO’s safeguarding policy, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the well‐being of anyone that comes into contact with HALO’s work and reporting concerns if they arise.
Discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s health and safety procedures.
Carry out any other duties and tasks as directed by the PM and/or the IFM to meet programme standards and operational requirements.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Reports to: International Finance Manager
- Duration: Six months, renewable subject to the availability of funding.
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Reports to: International Finance Manager
- Duration: Six months, renewable subject to the availability of funding.
- Competitive salary
About us
HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian organization specializing in mine action. It is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. The organization’s mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods for communities affected by conflict by removing landmines and explosive remnants of war, enabling communities and countries to recover safely.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 05, 2026
Expiry Date
Jun 04, 2026
CV Language
English
