Position: Finance Assistant

Reports to: (Technical): Finance Officer, (Functional): Finance Officer

Status: Fulltime.

About INTERSOS:

INTERSOS, an independent non-profit humanitarian organization, is guided by core values. We believe in solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence. Our mission is to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts, focusing on the most vulnerable and unprotected people. As a Community-Based Protection Worker, you will play a crucial role in upholding these values and contributing to our mission.

Purpose/objective of the position: 

Execute financial and legal tasks, according to Finance Officer indications and INTERSOS procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance to local laws and to donor’s requirements.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Verify the supporting documents of each transaction before booking it into the accounting journal
• Check compliance with internal and donor procedures before processing payments by liaising with relevant departments.
• Manage the cash box of the base by respecting INTERSOS’ procedures 
• Record the transactions in the field journal 
• Archive all financial and accounting documents, and send hard copies to the coordination office 
• Verify all supporting documents before any audit exercise 
• Present daily, weekly and monthly cash declarations.
• Liaise with the bank for daily operations and ensure proper monitoring of bank movements.
• Maintain a clear and secure archiving system for all financial and administrative documents.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial records.
• Draft formal letters and documents in Arabic for administrative/financial purposes.
• Support in following up on legal requirements regarding international staff (visas, work permits, residency)
• Support in following up with the local authorities with the collaboration of the HR Officer and Liaison Officer for administrative related duties: Social Security Corporation, Income Tax Department, Ministry of Social Development 

​Minimum requirements:

Education 

• Finance, Business or Administration related diploma.

Professional experience 

• Desirable previous experience of 1 year with NGO’s in developing countries. 

Professional requirements 

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Personal requirements 

• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Behavioural flexibility 
• Results and quality orientation 
• Stress management 
• Analytical thinking
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles 

Languages 

• Fluency in Arabic & English language.