Finance Officer - Partnership (experience in working with Partners is essential)

Functional prerequisite:

• Minimum 3-5 years of related professional experience, preferably with an international organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures, financial controls & financial information system.
• Comprehensive experience in cooperation between programme and finance and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Comprehensive and demonstrated experience in partner sub-grant management
• Demonstrated experience in organizational and financial capacity building for partners, including working with local civil society organizations with low capacities.
• Understanding and willingness to work from partnership and partner-based approach and engage pro-actively with the programme development.
• Experience in assessing financial management systems and setting up financial management procedures and policies for organizations or other relevant entities.
• Fluent in English and Arabic both spoken and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant accounting certification
• Good Knowledge of MS Office programmes, particularly Excel & Word.
• Good knowledge of the civil society sector in the MENA region.
• Previous experience with Agresso, QuickBooks or any other accounting software.
• Experience in handling of cash & filing.
• Knowledge of local partner audit procedures and standard international audit requirements.

Personal competencies:

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of professionalism & personal integrity
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work both independently & collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence in risk management.
• High sense of responsibility.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Positive, proactive & communicative attitude.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities:

• In close cooperation with NPA Programme Manager and Programme Officer to plan, implement and follow up on NPA regional grants’ financial cycle.
• In close cooperation with NPA Programme Manager and Programme Officer to plan, implement and follow up on NPA partners’ budget development, financial reporting, capacity building and on other relevant finance matters.
• In close cooperation with NPA Programme Manager and Programme Officer maintain regular contact with NPA partners in order to identify relevant capacity building needs, financial risks factors and come up with capacity development plan, relevant risk mitigation measures and tailored solutions for the partners.
• In close cooperation with Finance Manager ensure that NPA and donor financial compliance standards are met.
• Provide support, advice and mentorship to partners on financial management, finance systems development and ensure compliance with the contract obligations and the budget norms/standards.
• Serve as focal person for financial training for both NPA and partners finance and administrative staff.
• Reconcile partners’ instalments by end of each partnership contact.
• Assist the Finance Manager in conducting audits for partner, project and institutional audits, and follow up on audits findings with NPA PMs and partners.
• Responsible to file properly all financial documentation (physical and electronic) according to guidelines.
• Work closely with NPA PMs and partners to ensure that all partners have proper anti-corruption policies and routines in place to ensure sound financial management.
• Conduct trainings on Financial Assessment Tools (FAT), logistic, and develop capacity building plans and anti-corruption policy as per NPA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager