Financial Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development and execution of the Country Office financial strategy in alignment with Help’s global financial standards.

• Support the Country Director and program managers in annual budget planning and forecasting.

• Contribute with the Country Director and program managers in preparing the quarterly fund requests.

• Ensure sound cash flow management and maintain sufficient liquidity for program operations.

• Follow up the transfer of payment from HQ to Syria Office and the partners.

• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation and control measures.

• Support strategic cost analysis and resource optimization across projects.

2. Financial Management & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting, bookkeeping, and financial transactions in accordance with Help’s and donor regulations.

• Ensure timely recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all financial activities.

• Verify compliance with internal control systems, financial policies, and audit requirements.

• Supervise the preparation of financial reports for donors, HQ, and management.

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly financial reports and trial balances.

• Oversee reconciliations, advances, and financial closeout processes.

• Entering all financial documents into the accounting system (WINPACCS) on a monthly basis.

3. Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Lead the preparation of project budgets and financial proposals in coordination with Program Managers and under the guidance of the Country Director.

• Monitor project burn rates and provide timely alerts on under- or overspending.

• Support Program Managers and partners in understanding and applying financial controls.

• Provide regular financial analysis and variance explanations to the Country Director.

• Review and validate partner financial reports, documents and liquidations before consolidation.

4. Internal Controls, Auditing & Capacity Building

• Maintain a robust internal control system to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of funds.

• Prepare and coordinate internal and external audits; ensure timely response to audit findings.

• Develop and enforce financial SOPs and compliance tools tailored to the Syria mission.

• Train and coach finance staff, partners, and budget holders on compliance and financial management.

• Promote accountability, efficiency, and learning within the finance team.

• Ensure timely review and reconciliation of partners’ financial submissions.