Location: Hybrid (remotely & Damascus)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and sustainability of ONSUR. This position oversees all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, grant compliance, reporting, cash flow management, and audits. The Finance Manager supports strategic planning and ensures that all financial activities align with donor regulations, local laws, and ONSUR’s internal policies.
1. Financial Oversight & Reporting
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure all financial transactions comply with ONSUR’s policies and international accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP).
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
2. Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Lead the development and consolidation of annual organizational and project budgets.
- Monitor actual expenditures versus budget and prepare variance analyses.
- Support program teams in budget formulation for new proposals and ongoing projects.
3. Grant & Donor Compliance
- Ensure proper financial management of grants and donor funds.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for donors.
- Maintain complete financial documentation to support donor audits and reviews.
4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Monitor daily cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
- Supervise bank accounts, transfers, and bank reconciliations.
- Enforce strong internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
5. Audit & Compliance
- Supervise and mentor finance officers and accountants across offices.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and professional development plans.
- Provide training to finance and non-finance staff on budgeting, compliance, and financial systems.
- Coordinate annual statutory audits and donor-specific audits.
- Implement audit recommendations and strengthen financial controls.
- Ensure compliance with host country financial regulations.
6. Strategic Financial Advisory
- Support senior leadership with financial insights for decision-making.
- Contribute to strategic planning and risk management.
- Provide input on financial sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role within an NGO or humanitarian setting.
- Solid knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Navision, etc.).
- Familiarity with donor rules and reporting requirements.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and high accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills.
- High ethical standards and financial integrity.
Child Protection Policy
ONSUR maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of child abuse and exploitation. The organization is fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment across all areas of its work. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of behavior to ensure the safety and well-being of children, and any breach of this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action.
Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse Policy
ONSUR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all. Discrimination, harassment, or abuse of any kind — whether based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or military status — is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
All staff are expected to promote a culture of respect and integrity. Participation in any form of abuse, harassment (verbal, physical, or sexual), intimidation, or exploitation — whether inside or outside the workplace — is a violation of ONSUR’s core values and policies.
Diversity & Inclusion
ONSUR is strongly committed to gender equality and encourages qualified female candidates to apply for this position.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by filling out the Google Form linked below. Please provide your CV explaining your relevant experience for the role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ONSUR reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified
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