Finance Officer

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Organization: Ataa Humanitarian Relief Association Closing date: 12 Nov 2026 Location: Damascus Job summary Implementing and monitoring accounting and financial operations, including recording and documenting accounting entries and financial transactions, managing banking operations, preparing financial reports and statements, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance with allocated budgets. Supporting donor reporting and financial audit requirements through the preparation of supporting documentation and reports, and coordination with relevant stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with the organization's approved financial, administrative, safeguarding, and protection policies and procedures. Qualifications and education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in financial management, Accounting, or an equivalent relevant field. Required Skills and Experience: • Strong accounting and financial skills. • Effective communication skills. • Ability to manage priorities and time effectively. • Ability to work remotely. • Data analysis skills. • Report writing skills. • Fast learner. • Adaptability and flexibility. • Good computer skills, particularly in: Accounting software. Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Word. Microsoft Excel. Microsoft PowerPoint. OneDrive. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Record accounting transactions and entries in financial records, and compile and analyze related data. • Document financial transactions and maintain backup copies of financial documents and records. • Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of financial information. • Verify that allocated funds are utilized for their designated and approved purposes. • Contribute to the preparation of financial reports, statements, and schedules. • Manage banking and accounting operations and related procedures. • Communicate with donors to provide and complete financial reports and required data in accordance with their requirements. • Review, verify, and prepare supporting documentation for reports and upload the required documents to designated donor links and platforms. • Contribute to the preparation of donor audits and financial reviews, including compiling and organizing the required supporting documentation. • Attend regular meetings with the line manager, direct reports, and relevant colleagues to discuss updates and developments related to work activities. • Perform basic administrative tasks in coordination with the Human Resources Department, including developing and periodically updating job descriptions, supporting performance appraisal processes and capacity-building plans, monitoring attendance, supporting recruitment processes within the department, coordinating employee-related matters with HR, and encouraging team compliance with relevant decisions and procedures. Protection Policy: Ataa Association considers any type of child abuse unacceptable, as it recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. Ataa Association confirms that it is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and takes a strict stance against any type of child abuse and exploitation. Discrimination, Abuse, and Harassment Policy: Ataa Association provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment (sexual or otherwise) based on race, religion, origin, age, marital status, nationality, or disability. , or the military situation. How to apply Please apply via https://forms.gle/pPATRLy55Fesc2289