Finance and Administration Manager

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is an international non-governmental development and relief organisation, working worldwide to provide food, shelter, economic self-sufficiency, and hope. All assistance is provided on the basis of need alone. IOCC seeks a Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) to be based in our Jerusalem country office.

Summary of the Position:
The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) is responsible for the overall professional and effective management, control, reporting and compliance for all financial resources and capital assets of IOCC. The FAM will work closely with the Country Representative and programs management staff in the preparation and submission of budgets and financial reporting, and the management of daily finance and administration tasks, including implementation of all donor and organizational policies. Additionally, the FAM supervises and oversees the work of all IOCC-JWBG staff employees in the Finance and Administration Department.

Job Location: Jerusalem

Key Responsibilities:
-Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, asset management, cash flow
management, payroll, management reporting, financial variance and accounts analysis, etc., in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the financial policies and procedures of
IOCC, donor regulations, and all other applicable laws, rules and guidelines.
-Track, manage, and report on all IOCC financial resources and expenditures as required by IOCC policy and donor policies or agreements.
-Draft all program/project financial reports and participate in country-level and headquarters review
processes.
-Supervise and support the work of Finance-Administration Department staff.
-Establish and maintain policies and procedures related to IOCC accounting, administration, and
compliance practices.
-Substantial involvement in the preparation of IOCC budgets and primary verification of costs within
IOCC budgets, including annual country operational budgets and program/project budgets for
submission to donor agencies.
-Prepare financial account analyses as required.
-Assist, facilitate and support IOCC annual audits, and audits required by donor agencies.
-Prepare monthly cash flows and requests for fund transfers.
-Provide staff training and capacity development on fiscal policies, procedures and practice.
-Oversee and evaluate the financial performance of partner organizations.
-Conduct field visits to monitor the financial transparency and accountability of partner organizations.
-Ensure that procurement and administration policies and procedures are adhered to and are compatible with IOCC and donors criteria and regulations.
-Prepare, cooperate and present annual financial statements on all IOCC’s external audits.

Qualifications:
-Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration. An MBA with CPA or equivalent is an added advantage.
-Substantial experience in the field of accounting, finance and business management, preferably at a management level or senior responsibility level.
-Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
-Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, MS Office, Financial Software Systems, audit principles and
requirements.
-Good knowledge of country labor, tax, banking and financial laws.
-Good professional management and administration skills.
-Good experience with non-government/humanitarian aid work.
-Good knowledge of donor compliance and requirements i.e. USAID, ECHO, etc.
-Fluency in English, Arabic and Hebrew.
-Good communication and team work skills.
-Ability to work under stress/pressure.
-Jerusalem ID is preferred.
-Valid driving license.

Interested candidates should send their C.V. together with a cover letter stating their relevant experience to:
Fax number: 02 – 532 6055 or by e-mail to: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is COB Friday 23 July 2010.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.