Jordan: Assistant Finance Controller

Organization: International Rescue Committee Country: Jordan Closing date: 03 Sep 2013 Founded in 1933, The International Rescue Committee (www.Rescue.org) serves refugees and communities victimized by oppression and violent conflict worldwide. The International Rescue Committee is committed to freedom, human dignity and self-reliance. This commitment is expressed in emergency relief, protection of human rights, post conflict programming, resettlement assistance and advocacy. IRC Jordan program is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the below vacant position: Scope of Work The Assistant Finance Controller assists the Country Office Finance Controller by managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting unit. At the discretion of the Country Director, the Assistant Finance Controller will assume some or all of the Controller responsibilities when the FC is absent. The Position is based in Jordan, Amman with some travel requirements to the IRC Jordan field office in Mafraq. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance with IRC and country office policy and procedures. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Financial Management • Ensures country office compliance with IRC’s established financial policies and procedures. • Makes recommendations for restructuring the finance section as necessary in order to improve information flow, services and to address workplace issues and concerns. • Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of financial transactions of the country office (main and field offices). • Supervise Budget and Compliance Manager • Assists in developing budgets for donor proposals, reviews donor financial reports, and follows up on timely submission of donor reports. • Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the country’s Operating Budget. • Liaise with program managers on all finance and grant budget management • Perform or supervise the completion of the country internal control audits • Facilitate and coordinate internal/external donor and/or government audits; create an action plan to correct internal control weaknesses • Preparation of monthly management reports (Budget vs Actual reports, unrestricted fund analysis, follow up on spending plan etc) • Along with Senior Finance manager to be responsible for Fiscal Year end process of Jordan CO and submit to Finance Controller for review • Ensure appropriate burn rate on all projects implemented in Jordan. • Assists in the development and preparation of cost allocation processes for overarching costs that comply with donor regulations on allowable costs. • Supervises the posting of transactions to the system ensuring proper controls are enforced and appropriate systems are in place to maintain all required supporting documentation. • Manages country program assest (cash, inventory, NEP) through enforcement of internal control policies and procedures • Production of required monthly and ad-hoc reports. • Developing expertise to control the system, develop new reports and be able to train staff in processing of data. • Identification of procedural or training issues to be addressed to improve the quality of report data • Analysis of actual to budget results to identify problems in accounting or compliance • Supervises/performs all balance sheet account reconciliation’s on a timely basis • Ensures differences or discrepancies are brought to the attention of the Finance Controller and provides recommendations on potential actions to address. • Receive training and act as back-up for senior finance manager and budget manager Human Resource Management • Manage, mentor and facilitate capacity development • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform • Overall responsibility for staff timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities • Take responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with staff and as a part of the annual Performance Review and Planning Process • Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures • Adhere to and serve as a champion of the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct Requirements • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting (CPA or equivalent certification would be preferred). • Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience and one (1) year direct supervisory experience. • INGO experience is a plus • Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, PC and financial related software (spreadsheets, accounting packages). • Must be able to function effectively in a team and as an independent contributor in a loosely structured and complex work environment • Interpersonal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure with professional grace • Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain focus and detail orientation. • Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English • Spoken Arabic is a plus Housing/Security: The position is based in Amman. Unaccompanied position. Living standards are good and the security situation is calm and stable but this could change. Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package. How to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r… Similar Jobs: • Jordan: Reporting Officer • Finance – Director of Finance / Financial Controller – Raouché Arjaan by Rotana • Finance – Assistant Director of Finance – Oryx Rotana • Finance – Assistant Director of Finance / Assistant Financial Controller – Oryx Rotana • Finance – Assistant Director of Finance – Park Rotana