Job ID
51793
Job Title
Financial Controller
To work for
SDC /Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Project cycle management (PCM)
➢ Ensures the financial integrity and effective management of projects.
➢ Supports the operational staff throughout the entire project management cycle including conducting the
partner risk assessment, analyzing budgets, and assessing financial and audit reports.
➢ Establishes contracts, ensures completeness and proper documentation of contracts and supports and
coordinates the follow-up with operational and finance staff in contractual issues.
➢ Ensures timely and accurate processing of payments, provides clear and proactive financial guidance
to partners, enforces adherence to Swiss financial rules and standards and is accountable for proper
administration of projects in SAP, always ensuring data quality and consistency.
➢ Supports the CFPA/DCFPA in strengthening processes and tools linked to the PCM.
➢ Provides advice, ensures full compliance, and upholds high standards of financial governance, thereby
guaranteeing the sound and efficient management of all financial aspects of the project portfolio.
2. Internal Control System (ICS) – Internal / External audit
➢ Contributes to the Office’s Internal Control System (ICS) and ensures follow-up of issues related to his
area of responsibility
➢ Supports the preparation of external and internal audits and assists in the implementation of the
recommendations.
3. Finance & Admin
➢ Contributes to the office's general accounting and financial operations, including payment processing,
cash and bank management, account reconciliations, and the maintenance of accurate and complete
financial records.
➢ Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with service providers, banks, and relevant
internal and external counterparts, ensuring timely communication and follow-up on financial,
accounting, and administrative matters.
4. Deputization
➢ Deputization of the DCFPA during absences.
➢ Deputization of the Finance and Admin Assistant during absences.
5. Other
➢ Any other task assigned
➢ Ensures the financial integrity and effective management of projects.
➢ Supports the operational staff throughout the entire project management cycle including conducting the
partner risk assessment, analyzing budgets, and assessing financial and audit reports.
➢ Establishes contracts, ensures completeness and proper documentation of contracts and supports and
coordinates the follow-up with operational and finance staff in contractual issues.
➢ Ensures timely and accurate processing of payments, provides clear and proactive financial guidance
to partners, enforces adherence to Swiss financial rules and standards and is accountable for proper
administration of projects in SAP, always ensuring data quality and consistency.
➢ Supports the CFPA/DCFPA in strengthening processes and tools linked to the PCM.
➢ Provides advice, ensures full compliance, and upholds high standards of financial governance, thereby
guaranteeing the sound and efficient management of all financial aspects of the project portfolio.
2. Internal Control System (ICS) – Internal / External audit
➢ Contributes to the Office’s Internal Control System (ICS) and ensures follow-up of issues related to his
area of responsibility
➢ Supports the preparation of external and internal audits and assists in the implementation of the
recommendations.
3. Finance & Admin
➢ Contributes to the office's general accounting and financial operations, including payment processing,
cash and bank management, account reconciliations, and the maintenance of accurate and complete
financial records.
➢ Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with service providers, banks, and relevant
internal and external counterparts, ensuring timely communication and follow-up on financial,
accounting, and administrative matters.
4. Deputization
➢ Deputization of the DCFPA during absences.
➢ Deputization of the Finance and Admin Assistant during absences.
5. Other
➢ Any other task assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or similar.
➢ At least 5 years proven experience as a Financial Controller, preferably with an International
Organization, NGO or donor
➢ Experience with internal and external audit procedures
➢ Very good ICT skills, especially Excel, solid knowledge of SAP software
➢ Works in an independent and pro-active manner
➢ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
➢ Reliability, discretion, and a proactive work attitude
➢ Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
➢ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
➢ Fluent in English and Arabic; knowledge of any Swiss language is an advantage
➢ At least 5 years proven experience as a Financial Controller, preferably with an International
Organization, NGO or donor
➢ Experience with internal and external audit procedures
➢ Very good ICT skills, especially Excel, solid knowledge of SAP software
➢ Works in an independent and pro-active manner
➢ Strong attention to detail and accuracy
➢ Reliability, discretion, and a proactive work attitude
➢ Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
➢ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
➢ Fluent in English and Arabic; knowledge of any Swiss language is an advantage
Salary and Benefits
As per Swiss Cooperation office salary scales
About us
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Syria is supporting the country's political transition and socio-economic
development to the benefit of all segments of the Syrian population and across the country. Its portfolio
includes projects in the field of humanitarian as well as economic development, climate and environment
as well as Peace & Good Governance.
development to the benefit of all segments of the Syrian population and across the country. Its portfolio
includes projects in the field of humanitarian as well as economic development, climate and environment
as well as Peace & Good Governance.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 20, 2026
Expiry Date
Nov 19, 2026
CV Language
English
