Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial management within international NGOs or large-scale donor-funded projects.
• Proven experience in budgeting, donor financial reporting, and compliance monitoring across multiple grants or cost centres.
• Demonstrated ability to support external, donor, and statutory audits, including preparation, coordination, and response follow-up.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, Unit4, or similar accounting platforms.
• Solid experience in data cleansing, reconciliation, and migration during financial system transitions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial staff.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities, capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, ethical conduct, accuracy, and attention to detail in financial operations.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written), with proven coordination and reporting capability.

Desirable:

• In-depth knowledge of the Syrian NGO regulatory framework, including donor compliance, labour, and taxation laws.
• Familiarity with Project Cycle Management (PCM), results-based budgeting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Experience managing multi-donor portfolios, especially institutional donors such as UN agencies, ECHO, GAC, SIDA, and FCDO/DFID.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Experience in ICT, ERP system implementation or upgrades, including configuration, testing, and user training.
• Proven capacity in audit coordination, including the implementation and monitoring of audit recommendations.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills, capable of interpreting complex financial data to support management decisions.
• Track record in capacity-building, mentoring, and training of finance and non-finance staff to enhance accountability and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-departmental collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential; additional language skills are an asset.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates leadership and coordination skills, promoting teamwork and accountability across departments.
• Proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
• Upholds the highest ethical values, integrity, and transparency in all financial dealings.
• Skilled in mentoring and motivating finance teams, fostering professional growth and efficiency.
• A strategic thinker able to translate financial data into actionable management insights.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, managing competing priorities effectively.
• Flexible and resilient under pressure, adapting quickly to operational and donor-driven changes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, promoting collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness, respect, and diplomacy in diverse working environments.
• Fully committed to Islamic Relief Worldwide's mission, vision, and core values of social justice, compassion, and accountability.

VII. Protection and Safeguarding Awareness

• Awareness of child protection principles and safeguarding of vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of institutional safeguarding frameworks and policies, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
• Participation in protection-related trainings and familiarity with reporting mechanisms for misconduct or violations.