Finance Officer

Country: Türkiye

Organization: Miyamoto International

Closing date: 20 May 2023

LOOKING FOR FINANCE OFFICER WITH A PASSION FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Miyamoto International (“Miyamoto”) is in business to make the world a better, safer place. Miyamoto is a global multi-hazard engineering and disaster risk reduction firm that provides resiliency expertise that sustains industries and safeguards communities around the world. We work with governments, international development banks, including The World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank, UN agencies, NGOs and other partners in the international development and humanitarian assistance sector to help communities build resilience to natural disasters.

We are currently seeking a Finance Officer for multiyear disaster risk reduction programs in Gaziantep, Türkiye/Turkey.

Location: The position will be based in Gaziantep.

Some of the central responsibilities of this position are:

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage daily program accounting and finance functions including the timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.
Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of Miyamoto International programs.
Provide monthly standard accounting submissions to Miyamoto U.S. offices, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, required subgrantee reporting, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.
Develop annual fiscal year budget for project office in coordination with the project director and implement grant budgeting and forecasting systems.
Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure timely and accurate payment of taxes.
Perform internal audits and reviews as required to ensure compliance with Miyamoto and donor requirements.
Effectively stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations; compile and update applicable local policies.
Review and monitor partners’ financial reporting and compliance. Provide additional technical assistance to partners as necessary to maintain high standards of compliance.
Ensure compliance with Miyamoto International’ procurement policies and procedures for all goods and services.
Develop and maintain local office policies and procedures and provide training for all issues related to local financial matters.
Any other duties assigned by Project Director, Sr. Finance Manager or Miyamoto’s Corporate Finance team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum three-year university diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Management from a recognized institution.
Fluency in English required.
Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of three years’ experience as an administrative, finance officer, or equivalent required.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and other software programs strongly preferred.
Familiarity with accounting and business information systems software highly desirable.
Experience working with financial and accounting information in a time-sensitive, confidential, and dynamic environment. Comfort with moderately complex financial situations preferable.
Be a tactful and effective communicator, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures, as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.
Ability to organize and effectively process and maintain records and files.
Ability to function independently and carry out routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Experience with USAID and USG-funded regulations highly advantageous.

Miyamoto International is seeking the best and brightest professionals to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader with exceptional program management skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks. Your entrepreneurial spirit should motivate others, inspire new ideas and contribute toward growth and impact. Successful candidates share our passion for helping others and strive to improve the quality of their work with each new challenge. This is an opportunity to expand your creativity and build your expertise in the field.

Miyamoto International is an equal opportunity employer.