Junior Financial Manager

Job Purpose The Jr. Financial Manager will ensure smooth running of the association's financial department by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. He/she is accountable for the accounting operations of the association, the production of periodic financial reports, and maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, as well as budget and forecasts preparation. Duties & Responsibilities:  Communicates with the project manager to ensure project implementation goes along with budget guidelines; Controls and analyses budget in coordination with project manager, and informs Ana Aqra Association’s finance committee on budget status concerns; Develops monthly expenditure forecasts to ensure projects are completed within budget; Reviews correctness of the budget posted on the accounting software; Prepares the financial report to go along requests for reimbursements; Reviews the financial reporting and purchasing guidelines of the donors; Be aware of implementation plans/deadlines and schedules for projects; Prepares all required documentation for financial auditors; Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors; Monitors the organization finance support documents; Updates the program Director and the finance committee (then board) of the organization financial situation at all times;  Prepares the final financial report; Ensures timely delivery of financial reports to donors and reports to director; Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information; Fills out forms related to advances and reimbursements of the donors; Be aware of implementation plans/ deadlines and schedules for projects; Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.  Skills & Competencies: Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred; Minimum 5-7 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience (including proven experience as a Controller); Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; Knowledge of financial regulations relating to NGOs; Knowledge of the NGO operations (knowledge of reporting requirements for donors); Experience in creating financial statements; Previous Experience in managing project budgets; Well-developed written and oral communication skills; Excellent report-writing skill; Excellent Command of English; Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; Ability to work in a team environment, and outside office hours when needed.