Finance Officer

Finance Officer (2 Vacancies)

Location:  Ramallah, West Bank

Overview: 

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.   

Global Communities is seeking two Finance Officers for the two recently awarded projects: 1) USAID West Bank/Gaza Pioneers-Raedat Project. This five-year $35M program is intended to leverage women’s potential to create ripple effects that shift gender-based power relations within the Palestinian community.  2) USAID Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED). This five-year, up to $60 million program will focus on promoting resilient livelihoods in Gaza and give households the tools they need to cope with recurrent crises. 

This position will be responsible for implementing Global Communities financial policies and procedures and assist the supervisor in managing the process of all matters related to finance in supporting the Project. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper financial and programmatic documentation related to expenditures are submitted prior to processing any payments.
• Verify payment requests and issuing the wire transfer or checks for the payments.
• Deliver issued payments to vendors and ensures accurate receipts are provided.
• Record all transactions into QuickBooks and prepare Journal entries on a daily basis.
• Filling of all entries and ensure that all required documents are attached to each entry.
• Prepare bank reconciliations on weekly basis.
• Prepare monthly vat reports, donor reports and other requested reports.
• Communicate with Banks regarding missing reports, statements, information, or names.

• Maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations and Global Communities’ policies and procedures, and accounting principles. 
• Assist in managing the project budget ensuring all costs incurred by the program are accounted for and in compliance with USAID, GC and applicable local laws. 
• Maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID contracts rules and regulations and Global Communities’ policies and procedures, and accounting principles.
• Maintain updated information regarding grants and contracts, reporting requirements and financial restrictions. 

• Participate in conduct of grantee assessment (Pre award assessment) related to financial capacities.
• Help grantees in developing and enhancing their internal controls, financial capacity as needed.
• Continuous monitoring of grantees financial management performance.
• Follow up on and review financial liquidations for compliance considerations, and ensure clear and concise notes for any corrections needed.

• Assist in preparing financial reporting is in accordance with donor contractual requirements. 
• Support the Finance Manager in providing technical assistance to improve the systems of internal control and financial management of NGO partners. Monitor partner's management of funds and cross check source documents. 
• Maintain financial files and oversee annual audits. 
• Support the Finance Manager in Mentoring and building the capacity of the finance department staff of partner CSOs upon request. 

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountant, Finance, or a relevant field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred;
•  A minimum of 5 years of experience in similar position for a local or an international organization.
• At least 3 years of financial management experience of a USG funded program preferably under a USG contract or cooperative agreement modality of similar size is preferred.     
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of relevant local laws, regulations and policies is required.   
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both oral and written; strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Experience with generally accepted accounting practices and principles;

• Excellent command of excel and other database applications.
• Computer/word processing and standard office software skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] no later than Thursday November 09, 2023, indicating the position title and location. 

 Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented.  The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.

Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.