Financial Officer

Job Profile/ Description

Job Title

Financial Officer

Department/Project

Finance

Direct Supervisor

Financial  manager

Job Classification

1. Job Purpose:  To ensure the proper financial management of projects and implement the needed accounting and administrative processes. To provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

2. Dimensions:

Budget:  Annual  Budget                                   No of Subordinates:
Core staff                                                        Contract     

3. Key Result Areas:

a.      Performing Accounting Functions :

-          Preparing and analyzing monthly financial and management reports.
-          Maintaining records and make sure all financial transaction are carried out.
-          Oversee daily office and projects expenses and control cash books.
-          Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and LADE procedures.
-          Responsible for producing the projects’ financial statements and cost center reports in accordance with the proposed budgets.
-          Responsible for all taxes obligations.
-          Report, analyze, and ensure integrity of all financial information.
 

b.      Provide financial support :

-          Distributes monthly comparison reports and cost center reports according to schedules.
-          Analyzing variances and exploring potential problems with the management.
-          Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
-          Assist in the budgeting process.
 

c.       Provide administration assistant :

-          Maintaining the inventory of stationary and office equipment and supplies.
-          Establish and maintain physical and electronically filling system.
-          Assist and provide logistical support.
 

4. Minimum Qualifications:

Education

BA degree in Accounting and Finance.

Good command of English, and Arabic ,French is an asset

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in Accounting Field and project financial management.

Good knowledge of NGO work.

Computer
Capable of using main computer applications (Microsoft Office Application…)
 
Knowledgeable for the financial and accounting systems
 
Skills and personal traits

Very good communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to develop creative solutions to problems.