Finance Officer

RMF is recruiting a Finance Officer. 

Position Summary:

The Finance Officer is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Verify invoices and payments making sure to abide by accounting policies;
• Ensures all financial transactions are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary;
• Collect, record, and archive the project’s financial documents and invoices;
• Review payment requests, expense reports for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment;
• Maintain accounting systems, policies and procedures, financial controls, strict accounting standards, and accounting records, and up-to-date books of accounts;
• Preparation of the Donor financial report;
• Enter all expenses into the software system and general ledger and compare the expense general ledger with the bank account ledger;
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts;
• Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities;
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met;
• Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process;
• Assist finance manager in all other tasks that may assign.

   

Key Competencies

• Attention to details and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Strong communication skills
• Information and task monitoring
• Problem analysis
• Judgment and problem-solving
• Stress tolerance
• Task management and prioritization

Education and Experience

• More than 2 years of NGO experience in an Accounting/Finance position;
• Working experience on budget preparation, budget management and financial reports;
• Excellent knowledge in Excel;
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles;
• Knowledge of economic principles;
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles;
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations;
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Fluency in English and Arabic;