Position: Finance Officer

Working area: Gaziantep - Türkiye (1), Damascus - Syria (1)

Number of positions open: 1 for each location

Last date for application: 14 September 2025

Summary of position:

Under the overall supervision of the Finance Coordinator, the Finance Officer will be responsible for managing financial operations for IHH's humanitarian projects in compliance with internal policies and donor requirements. The Finance Officer will ensure accurate financial documentation, compliance with internal controls, and timely reporting for national and international programs. The position also serves as a link between the Finance Department and operational units.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that daily accounting records are accurately and promptly maintained
• Monitor and report on cash, bank, and other financial transactions
• Review payment requests and verify supporting documentation
• Prepare project-based expenditure reports and contribute to donor financial reports
• Support monthly budget tracking, income-expense analysis, and financial reporting
• Organize digital and physical archiving of financial documents
• Actively participate in internal control and audit processes
• Liaise with project, logistics, MEAL, and HR units to ensure financial procedures are followed
• Assist in budget development, revision, and close-out of projects
• Conduct periodic field visits to verify documentation and support field finance teams
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Previous experience in INGOs/NGOs or the humanitarian sector is highly preferred
• Experience with donor financial reporting (e.g., UN, ECHO)
• Experience in working with field teams and supporting units
• Experience with double-entry financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and with ERP systems or digital finance transformation
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel
• Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required (for the position in Syria)
• Fluency in Turkish and English is required (for the position in Türkiye)
• Additional Languages are an asset

Note: Only the shortlist will be contacted.