Job ID
51352
Job Title
Senior Project Finance Officer
To work for
SAMS Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The Senior Project Finance Officer is responsible for the financial management of assigned projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, expenditure tracking, donor compliance, and timely financial reporting. The role acts as a key liaison between finance, procurement and program teams to support effective project implementation and proposal development.
Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Prepare detailed donor budgets in line with donor rules and internal guidelines
2. Prepare financial sections of new proposals
3. Revise and update project budgets based on implementation needs and approvals
4. Track project expenditures regularly against approved budgets
5. Monitor budget utilization and identify variances, risks, and funding gaps
6. Ensure all project costs are correctly coded and allocated in the accounting system
7. Prepare accurate and timely donor financial reports as per reporting requirements
8. Reconcile donor reports with accounting records and investigate differences
9. Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and data requests to support management decisions, donor requirements, and audit processes
10. Maintain detailed supporting documents for all reported financial figures
11. Coordinate closely with program teams on budget performance and forecasts
12. Provide financial input to support project planning and decision-making
13. Ensure full compliance with donor regulations and internal financial procedures
14. Prepare financial data, schedules, and documentation for audits
15. Provide original supporting documents and explanations during audit processes
16. Maintain well-organized, complete, and audit-ready financial files
Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Prepare detailed donor budgets in line with donor rules and internal guidelines
2. Prepare financial sections of new proposals
3. Revise and update project budgets based on implementation needs and approvals
4. Track project expenditures regularly against approved budgets
5. Monitor budget utilization and identify variances, risks, and funding gaps
6. Ensure all project costs are correctly coded and allocated in the accounting system
7. Prepare accurate and timely donor financial reports as per reporting requirements
8. Reconcile donor reports with accounting records and investigate differences
9. Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and data requests to support management decisions, donor requirements, and audit processes
10. Maintain detailed supporting documents for all reported financial figures
11. Coordinate closely with program teams on budget performance and forecasts
12. Provide financial input to support project planning and decision-making
13. Ensure full compliance with donor regulations and internal financial procedures
14. Prepare financial data, schedules, and documentation for audits
15. Provide original supporting documents and explanations during audit processes
16. Maintain well-organized, complete, and audit-ready financial files
Qualifications
Academic Background Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in NGO/project finance
Languages Arabic ; English
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills
Experience Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in NGO/project finance
Languages Arabic ; English
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Our organization values diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to providing an equitable work environment for all. We strongly encourage women, and qualified candidates of all abilities and backgrounds to apply.
Salary and Benefits
The salary will be defined according to the SAMS salary scale.
About us
SAMS is a global medical relief organization that is working on the frontlines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides dignified medical care to every patient in need.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 30, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 13, 2026
