Senior Finance Coordinator

Finance & Economy

Overview

Support financial operations and manage the finance team for Syria Country Program

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
• At least six years of progressively responsible experience in finance, including management roles.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary:

The Senior Finance Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the Deputy Director for Finance (DDF) in managing and overseeing the financial operations of the Syria Country Program. This position will manage the technical aspects of finance, including budgeting, reporting, and partnership finance. Additionally, the Senior Finance Coordinator will provide direct supervision and technical guidance to the Budgeting & Reporting Coordinator, Partnership Finance Coordinator, and Finance Manager (Amman, NES, and NWS).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management Support

- Assist the DDF in Financial Oversight: Support the DDF in the strategic financial management of the country program, including the preparation and review of financial reports, ensuring compliance with IRC and donor policies. - Financial Reporting: Coordinate the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, including budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and variance analysis. Ensure timely submission and accuracy of financial reports in alignment with donor requirements. - Budgeting: Oversee the budgeting process, including operating budget preparation, consolidation, and revisions. Provide guidance and technical support to the budgeting and reporting teams.

Coordination with Finance Teams

- Supervision: Technically supervise the Budgeting & Reporting Coordinator, Partnership Finance Coordinator, and Finance Manager(s), providing technical guidance and support to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial operations. - Team Development: Foster the professional growth of finance team members through regular performance evaluations, mentoring, and capacity-building initiatives. Develop and implement training programs to enhance technical and management competencies.

- Inter-departmental Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between the finance department and other departments (e.g., SC, HR, Grants, and Programs) to ensure the smooth flow of financial information and adherence to IRC policies.

Compliance and Controllership

- Internal Controls: Ensure the implementation and maintenance of robust internal control systems across all financial operations. Assist in developing and enforcing policies and procedures to minimize risks. - Audit Support: Assist the DDF in preparing for and coordinating internal and external audits. Ensure that all audit recommendations are implemented promptly. - Policy Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with IRC’s financial policies, donor requirements, and local regulations. Provide regular updates to the DDF on compliance issues.

Financial Systems Management

- Integra Administration: Oversee the management of the Integra financial system, including the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts, Dimension Codes (D-codes), and Exchange Rates. Ensure that all financial data is accurately processed and recorded. - Data Integrity: Ensure the integrity of financial data by supervising the posting of entries and the production of monthly and ad hoc financial reports. Provide training to finance staff on the use of financial systems.

Cash and Treasury Management

- Cash Forecasting: Support the DDF in preparing cash forecasts for the country program, monitoring cash usage, and ensuring the availability of funds for programmatic and operational needs. - Bank Relations: Assist in managing relationships with banking institutions, ensuring the efficient handling of cash and bank transactions. Address any issues related to banking services in coordination with the DDF.

Partnership Finance Management

- Partner Financial Oversight: Provide technical support to the Partnership Finance Coordinator and team in managing the financial aspects of partner agreements, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance. - Capacity Building: Assist in building the financial capacity of partner organizations to ensure effective financial management and compliance with IRC policies and donor requirements.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred. - Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience in finance, including management roles. Experience in a humanitarian or international development organization is highly desirable. - Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial software, and excellent communication and team management skills. - Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct. - Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development - Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.

- Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.

- Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.

- Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.

- Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop.

- Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: DDF

Position directly supervises: Finance Manager(s) Amman, NES and NWS

Technical Supervisor: Budgeting & Reporting Coordinator, Partnership Finance Coordinator

Indirect Reporting (If applicable): NA Key Internal Contacts: ESMT

Key External Contacts: External Auditors, Banks Relationship Manager

Applications will be received till Sep. 28th,2024

Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

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