Interim Finance Manager ( Maternity leave cover )

Job Summary

The Interim Finance Manager is responsible for assist in preparing payroll, undertaking bank reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and always ensuring supporting documentation is adequate.    

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Cash Responsibilities

Supervision and training of cashier & FO

Review of tasks undertaken by cashier & FO prior to review by CFC

Review of payment documentation

2. Budgeting

Support budget holders to prepare and track their budgets as required

Support the CFC to prepare budgets and finance reports as required, including both donor budgets and budget revisions for submission to Dublin.

3. Donor Reports

Assist in the tracking of donor income payments

Preparation of donor finance reports

Remain aware of donor compliance issues affecting the grants awarded to Concern Worldwide

4. Reporting

Upload all journals to system, cost allocations, month-end processes,

Preparation of monthly Management accounts, balance sheet reconciliation

Drafting of variance analysis commentary for inclusion in FRP

Assisting CFC in HQ reporting.

5. Bank Reconciliation

Cashier & FO should upload the payments

Undertake bank and cash reconciliations on monthly/weekly basis and submit to CFC

Preparation of monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts

6. Partners

Prepare the CLOFAT

Assist in training the partner to build their financial capacity, including donor compliance.

               Review the documentation of Partners

7. Coding

Prepare the CoA for the new donors

Add new nominal codes to system as required

Recode transactions in consultation with programmes staff

8. Payroll :

       In consultation with HR, prepare payroll calculation & payments (with supporting documents) for approval     each month.      

       This will include maintaining a payroll system for national employees

9. Review and make timely payment of any applicable taxes in line with government / internal deadlines.

10. Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

11. Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in performance of duties.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required

• Degree level qualification in financial field from recognised institute
• Minimum of five years of experience in bookkeeping or similar role, preferably for a non-profit entity.
• Good communication skills in English and Arabic
• Must be computer literate with a comprehensive knowledge of MS, Excel & accounts packages
• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees.
• Strong sense of security management and willingness to follow security guidelines and regulations
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices