وظيفة شاغرة: مطلوب مسؤول برنامج مالي للعمل مع منتدى التنمية والثقافة والحوار

The Finance Program Officer reports to the President and\or Director of programs of FDCD.

She or he will maintain regular office hours 9:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday. She or he is expected to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends, especially during conferences or times when there are program deadlines.

The Finance Program Officer should have the ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously under minimal supervision is required. The job requires a great deal of multi-tasking and the initiative to complete tasks and problem solves as appropriate.

Excellent oral and written communications skills are required on a daily basis to coordinate the needs of the office and assist with financial management of the program.

The position will require attention to detail, working with FDCD financial systems and policies.

Duties (specific tasks & responsibilities):

Accounting and Finance

• Ensure internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursement, exchanges, receipts and transfers
• Check sub-grantee reports, supporting documentation, and arrange payment to them.
• Check and approve financial entries to ensure correct coding and documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for review and submission.
• Prepare fund requests and other disbursements anticipating needs for projects and office expenses
• Work with FDCD and auditors on financial records
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, quarterly budget reports, and anticipated budget variances.
• Prepare required reports to tax authorities (MOF/MOI/VAT, NSSF, etc.)
• Coordinate on all tasks with the FDCD accounting officer.

General

• Attend FDCD partner conferences and program retreats.
• Attend FDCD weekly staff meetings.
• A willingness to help with various tasks to support FDCD mission.
• A willingness to work extra hours when necessary (i.e., reporting or audit periods).
• Model non-violent peacemaking in the workplace and community through respectful interactions with others.

Challenges

• Contact with people living in very difficult situations has the potential to bring about sadness and feelings of helplessness (Secondary Trauma). Strong coping mechanisms and balancing workload with self-care is needed.
• At certain times of the year, reporting deadlines may lead to heavier than normal workloads. Meetings or activities with partners can occur in the evenings or on the weekends. Flexibility will be needed.

Skills/abilities

• Essential:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills (English and Arabic).
• General office, data entry, MS Office, database, internet, email, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility and to follow through on tasks with little supervision.
• Flexibility/willingness to be interrupted and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven organizational and administrative skills.
• Proven ability to problem solve.

• Desirable:

• Experience working with financial software.

Personal qualities

• Creative and innovative approach to work.
• Demonstrated interest and involvement in issues of peacebuilding and humanitarian assistance.
• Ability to work as part of a team, to focus under pressure, and to work on tight timelines in support of FDCD programs.