Finance Manager

Objective of the position: supervise, lead and oversee the performance of finance department, and develop financial Strategic plans and contribute in the organizational Strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate money transfer to Silk road offices within the expenditure plan
Review and verify the accuracy of financial statements and records in financial books and accounting records, arrange & classify data.
Review income statements, verify, validate and archive data and supporting documents.
Follow-up financial and accounting procedures of implementation of budget activities to comply with the regulations.
Review payroll, wages and dues paid and ensure their conformity with the appropriations and the approved budget.
Financial planning / Strategic development:
Review and develop the organization financial (Policy, Manuals, Tools and procedures) and ensure that it’s compatible with other departments’ policies and organization’s strategy.
Prepare the annual plan of the department.
Contribute to the development of the organizational strategies and Provide inputs for the Organization’s annual report.
Work on developing the department throughout: periodic meetings with other departments and programs, Integrate and use IT accounting solutions
Provide the management with frequent analysis on the organizational status, provide recommendations based on the analyzed data.
Budgeting:
Develop the Organization master budget and review it on quarterly basis.
Develop proposal budgets and control expenses based on each project budget
Reporting and legal requirements:
prepare and submit financial reports (Monthly/Quarterly/annual/Final) and supporting documents before sending to executive management/donors, and finalize/endorse reports by addressing donor’s comments.
Work with Turkish legal accountant to finalize Turkish financial reports
Compliance and auditing:
Participate in the internal audit of financial management, grants, and the develop of required monitoring tools.
Work with the external auditor to conduct the annual financial audit.
Maintain a computerized and up-to-date filing/archiving system of the projects, keep status reports updated all the time and fulfill auditors’ requirements.
Ensure that all Silk road process are done in compliance with donor’s and Turkish government rules and regulations
Establish open communication channels with donors and contribute in kick-off meetings for new projects and cover the donor’s compliance
Supervision and team lead
Lead the financial team in headquarter and branches, monitor and evaluate the team performance quarterly and develop work plans and assign tasks.
Develop the capabilities of team through training and coaching, develop plan for department staff.
Coordination and liaison with other departments:
Ensure that project managers are provided with the tools they need to manage their budgets
Ensure project team have up-to-date information of monthly expenditure
Attend monthly meetings with senior management of the organization.

skills and experiences:

• Good knowledge of the principles of accountability and humanitarian accountability.
• High skills in team management and team development.
  Skills in training individuals.
• Full understanding of the requirements of the Turkish government for the finances of the organizations working for Turkey and the Syrian context inside Syria.
• Strategic planning and annual financial planning skills
• Proven track record of managing multiple donor accounts successfully
• At least 8 years’ experience in financial management and 5 years at least in NGOs.
• At least two years’ experience in dealing with support programs Departments
• Academic degree in Financial Management and Accounting.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of honesty and professionalism when dealing with staff, funders, project participants, and partner organizations
• fluent in the languages (Turkish- English – Arabic)
• Knowledge of the global financial systems adopted by donors
• At least two years’ experience in developing the financial policies of the non-profit organization.
• Reporting to: CEO