POSITION OVERVIEW
The Finance Coordinator is responsible for the daily accounting operation in AMIDEAST -
Jordan office. The Finance Coordinator processes, reports, and provides financial information &
guidance in accounting related matters within AMIDEAST- Jordan office under the supervision
of the Finance Manager.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finance Coordinator Role and Responsibilities:
- Apply AMIDEAST financial, accounting, and administration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and rules as specified by HQ and Regional Finance Officer (RFO),
- Participate in budget preparation under the guidance of Finance Manager and provide related and reliable data input,
- Assist the Finance Manager in the production of financial reports and spreadsheets for each project,
- Continually look to identify areas for improvement and develop processes that will enhance the level of service offered to Finance Department stakeholders.
- Implement financial, accounting, and administrative systems, procedures and practices across the organization,
- Report to Finance Manager any non-compliance, trends, or irregularity in programs’ financial performance,
- Review payments (AP) and receipts (AR) vouchers,
- Prepare and process monthly payroll , social security and tax payments,
- Prepare quarterly cash forecasts,
- Conduct monthly closing activities and audits in a timely manner and in accordance with HQ standardized processes,
- Prepare and process on/off boarding of newly-hired and resigning staff,
- Provide support as needed or requested to Programs,
- Undertake appropriate training and personal development as required for the role and identified by management,
- Any work-related requests made by Country Director and/or Finance Manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in a relevant financial discipline,
- Minimum (5) years’ experience in accounting/finance in an international NGO,
- Finance/Accounting Certificate candidate preferred,
- Understanding of IFRS related to non-profit accounting,
- Accurate, detail-oriented and efficient in time usage,
- Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills,
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including external auditors, tax department and local government,
- Team player,
- Fluent in English
