Country: Turkey
Closing date: 30 Apr 2017
Background
The Stabilisation Network (TSN) is a research and programming consultancy working for governmental clients globally. TSN delivers high impact, innovative and creative solutions to complex problems under challenging conditions; and it does so with integrity and a commitment to professionalism and people – our staff, our donors, our partners and our beneficiary communities. We are looking for capable, committed individuals to excel with us.
TSN seeks a Budget Officer to maintain the financial records of TSN TURKEY by accurately recording the day to day financial transactions into the regional finance database and accounting system as well as managing the budgets of assigned projects whilst ensuring accurate reporting at al times.
Tasks & Responsibilities
• Track all expenditures to ensure they are within the budget lines of each TSN project.
• Check and verify source documents such as invoices, receipts in line with approval mechanism, financial procedures, compliance and donor requirements.
• Record tasked financial transactions to regional accounting software.
• Building project budgets, attend budget meetings, prepare budget forecasts and regularly update the Senior Budget Manager for ongoing project related issues.
• Ensure all project related transactions entered into the accounting system are accurate and documented correctly.
• Responsible for year-end and end-of-project budget management. Conduct year-end financial closing of related budgets with grant officers and grant auditors if/when required.
• Organize/Archive project records according to compliance requirements of company/donor.
• Follows up on pending accounting and finance issues.
• Following up accruals, prepayments, deposits, insurance tracking
• Banks, cash and third parties reconciliations.
• Other administrative & financial duties as needed.
Experience:
• 4 years University degree in finance/accounting.
• 1+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
• 1+ year of budget management experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Mature individual with attention to detail, able to work independently while adhering to tight deadline.
• Functional competencies required: effective communicator, analytical thinker, active learner and team player.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications specially, MS Office and Outlook.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Fluency in Arabic is not essential but would be a real bonus.
How to apply:
Please send your CV (no more than 3 pages) with a covering letter (one page) by email to HR@stabilisation.org quoting ‘Budget Officer – Turkey’ in the subject line.
