Finance Coordinator

Organization:                                Right To Play Palestinian Territories

Department/Division:                   Finance

Reports to:                                     Finance Manager

Work Location:                             Ramallah, Palestinian Territories

Authorized to work in:                 Palestinian Territories (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship)

Target Hiring Salary:                    ILS 8,636 per month (before taxes, pending 2025 Pay Award)

Target Start Date:                          May 2025

Contract Duration:                       1 year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Closing Date:            February 26, 2025 23:59 EET

ABOUT US:                                                                            

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America. 

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code. 

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager (FM), the Finance Coordinator will support the FM in financial management responsibilities related to a particular grant, including transaction processing, ensuring the completeness and proper filing of all supporting documents for transactions, reconciling bank account entries, preparing financial reports, and making regular visits to partners.

The Finance Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team in various financial and accounting activities within the Organization. This position is designed for someone who is eager to develop their skills in finance and gain experience working for an international NGO.

The Finance Coordinator will be required to travel within the country

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Financial Accounting (60% of Time):

• Record and review all grant specific financial transactions into the accounting system and reconcile account balances.
• Timely Review of field Activity Financial Report (verifying the coding, arithmetical accuracy, documentation, and authorization) and subsequent feedback to ensure timely submission to the direct supervisor.
• Monitor bank transactions for accuracy; prepare monthly bank reconciliation for final review and approval by the direct supervisor.
• Play a vital role in the month-end closing processes to ensure organized, complete, properly approved packages are delivered in accordance with the month-end closing schedule provided by the FM/SFO.
• Verify the completeness of documents, ensuring proper supporting documentation is reviewed and approved before processing payments.
• Review partners’ spending and forecast in relation to approved budgets.
• Verify partner supporting documents and support the FM/SFO in conducting field visits to partners.
• Assist budget holders in monthly projections preparation for onwards submission to FM/ SFO.
• Work with the project lead to adjust any coding errors for posted transactions in the system when and if needed.
• Assist the FM/SFO with external and/or internal audit requirements.
• Assist FM/SFO in the collection and recoverability of contractual, project partner activity advances, staff activity and travel advances and other receivables.
• Maintain current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
• Ensure all expenses are authorized and approved in line within In-Field Authorization Policy.

#2: Grant Budgeting, Reporting and Compliance (30% of Time):

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets.
• Assist the FM/SFO in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Make occasional field trips to monitor finance related issues and procedures.
• Maintain financial controls to safeguard grant funds.
• Support Project Lead and FM/SFO in Financial Forecasts preparation of specific grant.
• Promote compliance with relevant donor’s regulations and Right To Play’s policies/procedures; and other duties as assigned.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure they are within budget and in compliance with grant guidelines.
• Facilitate the financial closeout of grants, ensuring all reporting and documentation requirements are met.
• Ensure the yearly grant Procurement Plan is prepared and updated regularly.
• Support the SFO/FM in the procurement committee verification (checking of Bids and Tenders) and ensure all purchase documents are well documented and followed according to policies.
• Support in reviewing consultancy, vendors, and partnership agreements after the Project Lead.

#3: Training and Development (5% of Time):

• Participate in training programs to enhance financial knowledge and skills.
• Provide support to other team members as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information.

#4: Perform Other Duties as Assigned (5% of Time)

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years’ experience in accounting and grant management

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Integrity and details focused
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines
• Ability to work with staff at all levels and across departments

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word
• Skilled in using accounting software
• Good knowledge of accounting practice, policies, and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

LANGUAGES:    

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Familiarity with international NGO finance practice

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• 20 days annual leave
• 3 personal days per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
• Annual learning week
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Application Link: 202601-finance-coordinator

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check as a condition of employment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email at [email protected]. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.