Finance Manager

Responsibilities and Obligations

• Ensure credibility of Finance and Accounting by providing accurate and timely accurate analysis of budget, financial trends and forecasts.
• Manage the Accounting, Procurement and Payroll Functions.
• Analyze cash flow, cost control, expense and all financial statements to pinpoint any potential areas for improvement.
• Develop all policies and procedures of the Finance Department in order to organize the workflow and ensure its appropriate implementation.
• Approve all financial reports submitted to donors.
• Provide financial inputs to Project Managers for Proposal Development.
• Generate monthly financial report to be sent for area managers, head of units and executive director.
• Monitor and validate the donors’ budget and correct any discrepancy.
• Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately as per the pre-defined schedules.
• Oversee the financial audits of all projects of the organization.
• Oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers and others.

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with laws and regulations; audit and control all archived financial data
• Ensure timely renewal of contracts/ agreements with third parties, including but not limited to banks, insurance companies, landlords, etc...).
• Participate in all activities organized by himaya (staff care, Christmas, end of year gathering).

Educational background, experience and needed skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, master’s is a plus. 
• Minimum 8 years of experience in related field.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Good computer skills.
• Good knowledge in General Accounting Principle.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Taxation Laws.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, French is a plus.