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Provide strong leadership to the Accounting/Finance unit in the Country Offices.
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Ensure compliance with the organization’s Financial Rules & Regulations and other financial procedures.
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Oversee, certifying and authorizing payments, expenditures and disbursements, entering all transactions into the FMS Maconomy and ensure that the supporting documents are filed electronically according to internal procedures.
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Ensure all expenditure is in accordance with the DCA, donor and local law requirements.
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Ensure regular and timely financial briefings are provided to relevant Manager including budget follow up, variances in spending and budget monitoring status
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Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial issues for all projects in the country, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action.
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Act as focal point for any internal/external audit exercise and ensure all required documentation for financial audits is provided on time.
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Contribute to the development of donor proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with other Managers
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Proactively identify and act upon capacity building needs of DCA and Partner Finance staff, providing training and other capacity-building activities.
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Oversee the timely review, posting and closure of monthly and end of year accounts, while verifying accuracy of data and compliance with policies and standards.
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Manage all financial services (accounting, cash management, payments etc.) ensuring timeliness and compliance with standards of accountability and performance
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Review financial plans and oversee the budget process/cycle to ensure timely revisions and reallocation of funds.
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Ensure the availability and timely submission of required financial reports, both internal and external.
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Manage and monitor the cash flow based on established financial goals and resource mobilization plans.

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Contribute to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and performance optimization across the Country Programme.
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Work in accordance with DCA values and humanitarian principles.
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Maintain effective working relationship with other members of the Country Programme.
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Be a role model for diversity and inclusion, as well as make a positive contribution to team spirit.

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Be a Syrian National and/or have the right to work in Syria.
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Have a minimum of 5 years of NGO work experience in the finance field with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing procurement and logistics operations.
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Have evidenced experience as a leader, mentor and capacity builder.
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Possess strong team working and communication skills.
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Be flexible, culturally aware and sensitive.
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Possess a good standard of computer literacy including proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
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In addition to Arabic, fluency in written and spoken English is essential.