Head of Finance

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.

In order to support the GIZ office in Ramallah, we are looking for a Head of Finance

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to

Financial accounting and reporting

-    Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
-    Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
-    Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary
-    Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
-    Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
-    Reconcile bank accounts
-    Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
-    Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
-    Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

Budget preparation

-    Assist Program Directors and the Head of Administration with the preparation of budgets
-    Support the Head of Administration in establishing guidelines for budget and forecast Project management accounting
-    Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
-    Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects

Information technology

-    Advise on appropriate technology that meets the organization's information requirements and financial resources
-    Evaluate the need for new technology to meet the organization's financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements

Risk management

-    Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized

Leadership

-    Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
-    Is also responsible for monitoring, managing staff and ensuring that they provide cost-effective services.
-    Manages staff in accordance with management principles and guidelines to promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for creativity and innovation.
-    Carries out the annual staff assessment and development talk for staff members who report to him/her.

Personal characteristics

-    Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
-    Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
-    Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
-    Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
-    Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
-    Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
-    Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

-    Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
-    Knowledge of the voluntary sector
-    Very good knowledge of the English language, German language is a plus.

Education and Experience

-    Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Management/ Administration,
Master's degree is preferable.
-    8 to 10 years of progressive financial responsibility in an international organisation.
-    Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is an asset

Assignment: Starting 15 July 2017

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

A complete application must be submitted in English to the following address:

[email protected]

Kindly state in the email subject “Head of Finance”. Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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