Finance & Grants Officer

The Finance and Grants Officer will: Prepare donor financial reports and proposal budgets, and ensure all donor requirements are complied with and that proposals and reports are submitted on time.  Maintain the accounting and financial records and contribute in preparation of all periodic financial statements and reports as per general instructions from SCI, and to prepare any other necessary report and compilations as requested by the Country Director and Finance Manager Assist in preparing budgets for the country Office and updating the cash budgets reports, and controlling the financial reports of the office, and advise on how to best utilise a programme’s funding portfolio. Prepare management reports for budget holders to monitor budgets on a regular and timely basis Monitor monthly expenditure by checking all invoices other claims and receipts for accuracy and in conformity with purchase orders and quotations as well as actually delivered goods and services when applicable. Manage the Country Office’s records and contributions in relation to taxes, social security, health insurance, monthly salaries and other social service as and when applicable. Assist the auditors as required, generally and in their yearly reviews. Do the book-keeping on daily basis by parking transactions on Agresso. To review and monitor payments and financial reports from Partner Organizations and support them with needed financial training to comply with SCS and donors requirements.  Hence, conduct field visits to partners for monitoring and capacity building purposes. To maintain the fixed assets register. To manage finance department filing and documentation. Job Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management At least 2 years’ experience Able to work within a team Very good written and spoken English and Arabic languages and communication skills Availability for internal travel and little external travel. Organized with good in time management, and respect deadlines Trustworthy Analytical skills and accuracy Prior experience with donors’ requirements and NGOs is an asset