Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with donor’s requirements.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with donor financial guidelines and reporting requirements
• Prepare financial reports for donors, partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Process Documentation:

• Help with the documentation of current financial processes, identifying inefficiencies and areas for automation or improvement.
• Develop detailed, step-by-step documentation for future financial processes aligned with the new ERP system.
• Ensure all documentation is comprehensive, clear, and accessible for training and reference purposes.
• Regularly update process documentation as changes occur or improvements are made.

Audit and Compliance:

• Assist with internal and external audits. Ensure that all financial records and documentation are organized and in compliance with JOHUD's policies and donor requirements.

ERP System Management:

• Use and maintain the ERP system for financial data entry, reporting, and tracking.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a finance role. Strong experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) is essential.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and accounting software. Experience managing financial data and generating reports within an ERP environment.
• Process Documentation: Experience in documenting and improving financial processes, particularly in relation to ERP implementation.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Other Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Key Competencies:

• ERP Proficiency: Ability to use and maintain ERP systems for financial management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Process Documentation: Strong ability to document and communicate financial processes clearly and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in preparing financial documentation and reports.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial staff.
• Time Management: Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with other teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changes effectively.