Operations Finance Manager

Search is seeking an Operations Finance Manager who will be responsible for the  financial operations of a project promoting the collaboration between Civil Society actors in Syria. In this position, the successful candidate will work closely with the Network Engagement Lead and manager on management of operations, planning, and reporting tasks. More specifically, the Operations Finance Manager will be responsible for  day-to-day operations, ensuring that activities are completed on-time, within budget, and with high-quality results.  The roles and responsibilities include: Management and team leadership:• Responsible for effective overall management of the finance unit• Co-ordinate with partner organizations in all financial / grant issues included Provide advice and guidance in financial matters to partners, staff, etc.Management of grants, budgets and spending:• Create and manage an operational budget for the program• Manage the various grants to ensure accurate spending, while tracking expenditures and variances• Monitor funds, ensuring that up to date records of expenditures are kept and that they comply with budget allocations and donor requirements• Interpret financial information for non-finance staff to ensure program activities and procurement reflect available budget Responsible for financial aspects of fundraising:• Identify potential shortfalls in funding and alert Country Director and managers as appropriate• Prepare budgets for new proposals Supervise accurate accounting and reporting:• Monitor account payables/receivables and provide monthly feedback• Ensure submission of accurate and timely monthly finance reports to headquarters, ensuring the HQ ledger matches Search data•  Review donor financial reports timely and accurately and maintain correspondence with donors and HQ on financial matters• Review and provide input for all kind of contracts, initiate and fulfill payments, and assume responsibility for creditors and debtors• Ensure Search  has a smooth functioning and efficient Finance Department, optimizing use of IT Audit and compliance of SFCG:• Ensure Search and its partners have practices and policies that support easy audits• Facilitate timely audit and responses to auditors, both local and at headquarters Cash management:• Supervise country office cash management, maintenance of optimal bank balance, bank reconciliation, monitoring currency gain/loss, and draft correspondence with bank• Monitor funds to ensure availability for disbursements• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, advances, and partner accounts• Maintain correspondence with local bank and donors for operational matters Requirements and qualifications:• Experience managing grants from the European Union, USAID and other major donors.• Strong ‘set up’ and execution skills.•  Highly organized and systematic with excellent attention to detail.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.• Team-player and positive personality, able to bring people together across dividing lines.• Proactive and ability to work independently.• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.• Ability to identify and solve problems on an immediate basis.• Computer literacy proficiency, including solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.• Builds strong relationships with partners, focusing on impact and results, and responds positively to feedback;• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;• 3-5 years of relevant experience at the national or international NGOs in financial resources management;• Strong leadership and management skills  - Previous experience in managing staff ;• Experience in handling of web based management systems;• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic• Excellent cross-cultural communication and working skills, enjoys a multicultural work environment;