Finance Officer

MAJOR TASKS: Perform regular spot checks for the project financial information and other documentation and ensure corrective actions are taken in case of non-compliance. Review monthly input in SUN systems of relief vouchers & ensure all coding is correct & that they comply with the MEER coding & business rules. Work with the relief/HEA (Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs) accountant and the relevant managers to prepare variance analysis of all the areas’ financial reports. Review the projects Cash request and forward this on to the Finance Reporting Officer for consolidation. Support in preparing Budget for new proposals. Review the bank and cash reconciliations of the relief/HEA projects and ensure that these are reconciled to SUN systems on monthly basis. Review Core Reports and LEAP logframe reports for accuracy ensuring their compliance to the IA209. Identify and provide financial training, capacity building & mentoring to the relief/area accountant. Provide basic financial training to the relief/HEA projects non-finance staff. Follow-up on any audit findings ensuring that these findings are properly addressed. Perform and analyze financial summaries and reports for review by the related managers, finance manager, and other managers within the organization as needed. Effectively manage the performance of  direct reports ensuring performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and annual appraisal are done. Ensure optimization of subordinate’s potentials through coaching, on-the-job training, and capacity building. Assist the relief/HEA projects in any pre-audit preparations, both internally & externally. Verify the actual existence of the assets & inventories listed in the assets list & supplies lists Knowledge and Skills Good command of English and Arabic , oral and Written Ability to organize and present financial information according to GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) Good communication skills Knowledge of computer systems and accounting software Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines Good time management skills Critical Analysis Skills Good management and administrative skills Knowledge in writing project’s budget Knowledge in donors’ regulations Work Environment Office-based with frequent travel to the field ( 30% national travel is required) Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster