Financial Officer

Background of REFORM:

The Palestinian Association for Empowerment and Local Development – REFORM is a Palestinian NGO that works in the field of empowerment and local development, seeking to promote inclusion and social solidarity in Palestine through empowering marginalized hard- to-reach groups. REFORM aims to enhance the social and political participation of these groups and community activism, to facilitate equal access to public utilities through strengthening the capabilities of young and women, and to provide a reliable database for the political and administrative decision makers in Palestine.

Role overview: 

• Develop policies and procedures for the financial affairs in accordance with the statute, financial system and with the laws in force.
• Prepare budgets and all administrative & financial reports that reflect the true financial position of the association, and deal with all stakeholders including the external auditors and donors.
• Manage financial transactions, develop control system on budgets and expenitures and carry out various financial analysis. Provide recommendations to officers, gerenal manager and board of directors whenever needed.
• Work to continuously develop the Technical Support Unit’s employees’ capabilities in accordane with the work requirements of the association.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Apply policies, instructions procedures and develop them.
• Implement strategies and plans related to financial affairs.
• Supervise the financial affairs of the staff and help develop their skills.
• Lead recurrent department meetings and participate in the executive management meetings.
• Provide financial support for employees.
• Prepare periodic reports about the flow of work in the TSU.
• Revise and supervise accounting records and bank accounts.
• Revise and evaluate all agreements and signed contracts.
• Supervise and manage direct purchases, bids, contracts and agreements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including external auditors, suppliers and donors.
• Participate in permanent and temporary committees that occur in the organization.
• Leading and organizing procurement and financial processes in accordance with the procurement and financial manuals.
• Network with suppliers if needed.
• Participate in staff evaluation committees.
• Ensure the application of the financial regulations.
• Check all expenditures and revenues and prepare periodic and annual reports.

Eligible applicants are required to have the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field. Masters is a plus
• A minimum experience of 5 years and a maximum experience of 8 years in a similar position exclusively in the NGO field.
• Profeciency in Excel and Bisan system.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
• Self-motivated, open to learning new methods and approaches, positive attitudes towards working with employees.
• Fluency in writing and communication skills in both English and Arabic languages
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.

Qualified candidates should send the following to the email addresses: [email protected]:

• An updated CV, please name the file (FullName_CV), including three professional references.
• An updated cover letter, please name the file (FullName_Cover letter).