ABOUT RI: 

Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in roughly 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Working under the overall responsibility of the Sr finance officer the (position) will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and financial systems and operations of Port Sduan office. Particularly Finance assistant is responsible for accounting and documenting all financial transactions for country program. He will responsible for ensuring that all Accounting procedures are followed and budget are adhered to; that cash is controlled, accounted in timely manner in accordance with RI, Donor and audit requirement; ensure accurate cost allocation to multiple projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

 Ensuring all receipts, bills, policies, invoices, and statements as required. 

 Controlling the expenses considering the approved budget by the donors 

 Ensure petty cash payments are paid against adequate and accurate supporting documentation, duly approved by all concerned and as per cash policy 

 Enter all monthly transaction in RI financial accounting system. (/NetSuite) 

 Update cash and bankbooks on a weekly basis 

 Ensure that all RI resources are accurately utilized for the best interest of the organization. 

 Ensure all backup documentation for bank payments/receipts is properly organized and filled for complete transparency and audit purposes. 

 Maintain finance files and ensure that documents are filed correctly and in a timely manner. 

 Scan all back up documents and save on box. 

 Ensure all program and project staff are implementing RI field accounting policies accurately. 

 Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

 A bachelor's degree in finance or a related field. 

 Minimum of three (3) years of applicable technical and professional experience. An appropriate combination of education and work experience may fulfil these requirements. NGO experience will be preferable. 

 Demonstrated leadership and management ability and effectiveness in team-oriented work environments.  Ability to work independently, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment. 

 Strong organizational and prioritization skills. 

 Must be fluent in English and Arabic and be able to write clearly and concisely in both languages. 

 Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

 Human Relation skills, including integrity and ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure preferred. 

 Knowledge if accounting software NetSuite is required. RI Values: We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. 

We value: 

 Inclusiveness 

 Transparency and Accountability 

 Agility and Innovation 

 Collaboration 

 Sustainability