• Design and manage systems for tracking annual spending and projections at project and organizational levels. Analyze SJAC spending on a monthly basis and work with the SJAC Executive Director to update and make decisions regarding SJAC’s operating budget;
• Produce financial reporting for SJAC grants and Board of Directors. Liaise with donors and the Board of Directors regarding financial questions as needed;
• Manage web-based accounts payable system to ensure compliance and timeliness of vendor payments;
• Manage semi-monthly payroll;
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close processes;
• Lead and coordinate support for the audit process at the end of each fiscal;
• Conduct cash forecasting and drawdown of funds for individual awards and overall portfolio
• Review proposal budgets for submission and budget amendments for current agreements;
• Review financial reports from subgrantees;
• Support SJAC program staff in understanding their activity budgets and spending;
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and international regulations;
• Oversee and liaise with benefits providers.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years supporting financial aspects of an organization, preferably with components of internal financial control, financial reporting, and budget management.
• Experience creating project budgets required; experience with organizational-level budgeting preferred.
• Experience in subgranting preferred.
• Knowledge of USG regulations and compliance issues strongly preferred.
• Expertise in MS Excel required. Experience with QuickBooks.
• Audit experience preferred.
• Accounting experience not required, but the understanding of key accounting concepts is necessary.
• Arabic language skills a plus.
• Demonstrated organization skills with high attention to detail
• Happy taking initiative and working independently.
Application Instructions
Please send an email with the subject “Finance Consultant” to hiring@syriaaccountability.org, providing a cover letter, resume, and proposed hourly rate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE AA/EOE/m/f/Vet/Disable
Job Type: Consultancy, remote
Job Email id: hiring(at)syriaaccountability.org