Finance Manager

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate degree or other post-graduate qualification in finance or accounting (will consider experience in lieu of Master’s degree).
  

• At least seven (7) years’ work experience in an Accounting or Finance position with accounting and budgeting responsibilities and at least three (3) to four (4) years in a INGO or similar field.
  

• At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in management role.
  

• Knowledgeable in International Accounting Standards.
  

• Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft office suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  

• Ability to work in a team and independently, take initiative, prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  

• Fluency in English both written and oral required.
  

• French, Arabic, and/or Spanish language skills preferred.
  

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate degree or other post-graduate qualification in finance or accounting (will consider experience in lieu of Master’s degree).
  

• At least seven (7) years’ work experience in an Accounting or Finance position with accounting and budgeting responsibilities and at least three (3) to four (4) years in a INGO or similar field.
  

• At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in management role.
  

• Knowledgeable in International Accounting Standards.
  

• Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft office suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  

• Ability to work in a team and independently, take initiative, prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  

• Fluency in English both written and oral required.
  

• French, Arabic, and/or Spanish language skills preferred.
  

• Manage all financial transactional activity, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll and ensures that all financial transactions and journal entries are recorded accurately in accordance with organization policies and governmental regulations.
  

• Lead in program proposals budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Country Director and Program Teams
  

• Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
  

• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
  

• Coordinate and lead all financial audits.
  

• Review key monthly account analysis; bank reconciliations, G/L to subsidiary ledger reconciliation.
  

• Oversee monthly payroll preparation, payment and ensure that payroll is completed in compliance with local tax and labor requirements.
  

• Ensures that financial reports for all donors, local compliance and HQ are submitted in a timely manner.
  

• Prepare, analyze, and report to the country director and HQ monthly budget vs actual analysis.
  

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
  

• Ensures timely and accurate monthly close of General Ledger.
  

• Conduct regular training to employees on finical policies and procedures and best practices.
  

• Ensure compliance with all HIAS policies and procedures as outlined in policy manuals and in accordance with local statutory requirements.
  

Administration Roles

• Provide oversight on all procurement activities to ensure full compliance with HIAS and donor policies.
  

• Lead management and monitoring of HIAS leased property, assets, inventory, office equipment and supplies in line with the budget.
  

• Participate and support in sourcing for new office space, setting up of offices in events of office relocation or expansion initiatives.
  

• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation.
  

• Prepare and submit various administrative reports e.g., assets, office supplies management and distribution report among other management reports as needed.