Finance Manager

Duties:   Provide leadership, oversight and management of NPA’s Finance/Accounting Department by supervising the accounting staff and ensuring the maintenance of a high performing and effective team. Ensure all financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable, as well as within the established financial guidelines of NPA, donors and local regulations. Play a key role in the preparation of annual budgets and analysis in collaboration with key program staff. Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed. Provide practical recommendations to the Country Director and Program Manager so as to improve internal control weaknesses and inefficiencies. Provide training and support to financial and program staff on financial systems and routines. Ensure relevant, timely and accurate financial reporting. Ensures that all bank accounts are accurately maintained and reconciled. Ensure that all assets are properly managed and safeguarded, with detailed records maintained. Coordinate external audits and participate in discussing audit findings with management.     Perform other duties as assigned by his/her direct supervisor. Skills/Qualities: At least 5 years accounting experience preferably in a non-profit organization.  Fluent in English and Arabic. Computer skills including MS Office and accounting software. Ability to work with multi-tasked teams and complex projects. Able to take initiative and work independently. Effective communication skills