Finance Officer

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

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Job Description:

The purpose of the position is to ensure compliance with local legislation, WVI and donor requirements, to ensure sufficient Liquidity for smooth operations and to contribute to achieving the Finance function KPIs. The Position plays an assistant role to the Senior Finance Officer on grants accounting and reporting, audit and implementation of internal controls for NWS Projects

A. Financial Management and Reporting

A.1 Accounting

1. Review of the source documents/ payment packages before processing the payments to ensure alignment with local legislation and WVI and donor regulations.

2. Ensure accurate and timely financial data into the standard registers as required based on WVI Policies

3. Ensure timely process is done for Partner Payment Requests through Provision System.

4. All submitted EERs (employee expense reports) are reviewed timely and there is no outstanding advance to the staff.

5. Updating and uploading of payment list into the Online Platform-AmanaCard and ensure smooth coordination between Money Agent Company and Suppliers/Staffs.

6. Preparation and submission of Money Agent Invoices through Coupa for payment purposes.

7. Follow up on the invoices which need to be accrued.

A.2 Reporting

8. Support the Senior Finance Officer/Accounts Manager in ensuring the FFR package prepared and submitted on a timely manner by ensuring timely preparation of the following:

• Monthly Allocation of office and apartments rent.
• All cash accounts are reconciled monthly
• Ensure that Balance Sheet accounts are clear/reconciled. A.3 Payroll and Benefits 1. Review Payrolls for Volunteers and Casuals and ensure that they are compliant with timesheets. 2. Provide support to P&C in the preparation of Syria Staff Payrolls and Creating accounts on System. 3. Ensure that Accrual Vouchers for Payrolls are performed before end of month. System management and update 1. Creating of Supply Chain Approval on Provision. 2. Create New T codes in SunSystems when needed. 3. Creating New Employee Accounts for Payment Purposes. B. Capacity building 1. Provide financial orientation and coaching to other employees and answer inquires and provide support as needed. 2. Deliver Orientation to new joiners. 3.Support Team for Timesheet Preparation through System. C. Risk management and Compliance 1. Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax, social security and other mandatory reports required by local governmental bodies. 2. Coordination with Certified Public Accountant, Board of Associations and other local government offices. 3. Assist the Senior Finance Officer in audit preparation to provide required information. 4. Ensure all original vouchers and other financial documentation are filed/archived properly and safely, backup documentation is ready for any internal and external Audit. Perform other duties as required Required Professional Experience : 1. Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency 2. Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus 3. Practical knowledge of financial systems, internal financial controls & procedures and staff management skills Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification : 1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications : 1. Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.

2. Solid knowledge of government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.

3. Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.

4. Knowledge on Turkish Social Security and Tax Legislation is an asset.

5. Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs.

6. Analytical skills and good attention to detail.

7. Good oral/written and interpersonal skills.

8. Ability to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.

9. A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.

10. Full adherence to World Vision’s Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

11. Full Adherence to security protocols

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in written and spoken in Arabic and English, Turkish is an asset

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