Finance Manager

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management of GPMENA in accordance with approved organizational objectives, relevant legislation, and internal policies. The role is responsible for the delivery of timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information and advice to the organization’s stakeholders, including Budget holders, the Leadership Team, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Board; Greenpeace International and statutory bodies.

This role has a strong emphasis on budgeting and forecasting and is responsible for ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards; internal policies and procedures; taxation and other relevant statutory obligations within and across the countries in which Greenpeace MENA operates. 

 

SCOPE

The Finance Manager works closely with the Executive Director (ED) in the development and implementation of GPMENA’s financial strategy. In order to fulfill this role, it is essential that the Finance & Administration Manager work closely with key stakeholders in order to identify the business drivers that impact revenue and expenditure. They must be capable of communicating the short and long-term financial position of the organization and relevant, meaningful information that helps the organization achieve its objectives. The job holder is required to be experienced with all operational facets of the finance function and provide direct support to the various roles within the team.

The role will proactively identify opportunities for improvement in financial policy, processes, systems, and practices in order to ensure financial controls are appropriately calibrated, the function is efficient and takes advantage of technological innovations, and the provision of information and advice is timely and high quality. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

MANAGERIAL AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

LEAD, MOTIVATE, and INSPIRE staff to ensure the effective performance of the Finance & Administration department 

DELEGATE tasks and projects appropriately so there are clear expectations of the standards of work 

ESTABLISH and MONITOR Finance team members' personal development objectives and hold regular one-on-one supervisory meetings 

DEVELOP and MAINTAIN a comprehensive understanding of the finance function and role of each team member 

DEVELOP budget in accordance with agreed organization objectives and priorities

Manage and oversee the daily accounting operations 

APPROVE and MONITOR expenditure as per expense management policy to ensure the most effective and transparent use of our financial resources. 

 

INFORMATION, ANALYSIS, AND ADVICE

 

DIRECT the financial affairs of the organization by implementing the decisions of the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors 

ADVISE the ED on the development of the organization's business plan, financial strategy, and other financial initiatives 

PRODUCE punctual, accurate, and complete monthly financial reports and Investigate variances and queries

PROVIDE financial analysis support and advice to budget holders 

COORDINATE the preparation of the annual budget, global reporting pack (ODP Budget Pack) 

EVALUATE fundraising performance and income projections 

PROVIDE financial information and advice to support managers and budget holders achieve their objectives 

ENSURE balance sheet reconciliations are complete, accurate, timely, and meaningful 

ENSURE budget/forecast ledger(s) reflects budget allocations and attend to timely re-forecast of payroll budgets

WORK with ED to produce timely, accurate financial reports for the Board 

ENSURE inter-company transactions are reported and accounted for within specified timeframes 

ENSURE accurate and timely reporting to Greenpeace International: Internal Recharges, Quarterly Management Reporting, Year-end financial reporting, Organizational Development Plan, and 3 Years Plan. 

LEAD and or PARTICIPATE in ad-hoc finance duties and organizational projects as they arise.

 

COMPLIANCE AND CONTROLS

 

CREATE effective financial controls according to best practices

ENSURE that financial risks are identified, understood, and monitored and that there are systems in place to mitigate risks without compromising GP MENA’s capacity for effective action 

MAINTAIN contemporary knowledge of taxation and ensure activities of GP MENA are reported as appropriate 

ADDRESS and DISCLOSE non-compliance with policies and procedures 

PREPARE accounts and records for Annual Audit and global Year End Reporting pack 

ENACT relevant external audit recommendations 

MONITOR & ASSESS accuracy of accounting entries, payroll payment, deductions, and superannuation contributions 

ASSIST ED with identifying the impact of changes in relevant accounting policies and tax laws 

ENSURE information is accurately and logically filed for organizational records 

ENSURE duties are conducted in compliance with relevant policies and procedures, accounting standards, and law

 

TREASURY MANAGEMENT

 

ENSURE adequacy of financial controls over cash and commitments 

OVERSEE the administration of advances and credit cards 

MONITOR cash level of administration account to ensure sufficient funds are available to fund weekly expenditure 

COORDINATE foreign currency transactions 

ENSURE actual and anticipated liquidity positions based on budgets and forecasts are prepared 

OVERSEE maintenance of signatories and account authorities

 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

 

ENSURE all Fixed Assets are recorded and the Fixed Assets Register is kept up to date 

MAINTAIN the chart of accounts and reporting streams 

REFINE financial reporting in line with new technologies and changing organizational priorities 

DEVELOP, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN, and DOCUMENT finance procedures and processes

 

EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

 

BUILD and FOSTER good working relationships across the organization and work well in a team 

DEVELOP and MAINTAIN awareness amongst budget holders of relevant Greenpeace (local and international) finance policy and procedures 

PROVIDE training and inductions as necessary on relevant finance policy and procedures 

CONTRIBUTE, where appropriate, to the development of the finance function across the organization 

ACT as the point of contact for external auditors and the global finance community 

ESTABLISH good working relations with key personnel across the organization and with Greenpeace staff internationally

 LIAISE with external institutions as required

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

 

Educational Qualifications

Degree qualified (Professional qualification in accounting & finance): Bachelor or Master's degree in business, finance & accounting

CPA, CFA, or CA qualification and/or demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Accounting Standards is a plus 

Skills & Expertise

A minimum of (5) years of experience as a Financial Manager in “INGO is Mandatory”

A minimum of (5) years of experience in managing month-end and year-end accounts 

Experience working in small teams 

Experience in non for profit area/similar global organizations. 

Good understanding of taxation legislation in the MENA region 

Logical thinking of accounting treatment 

Extensive experience with accounting systems and processes 

Excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent spoken and written Arabic & English

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, in particular building constructive and long-term relationships with both internal and external parties 

Excellent people and team management skills 

Critical analysis mindset 

Trustworthy and treasures discretion Confidentiality

High level of numeric and financial acumen 

Strong computer skills 

Excellent excel, vision, and/ or other system reporting skills 

Proficient in document systems and procedure 

 

Commitment  

Commitment to Greenpeace’s core values in response to environmental and peace issues through non-violent direct action-led campaigning in line with its mission.

 

Disclaimer

Greenpeace MENA is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic background to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.