Country: Turkey
Closing date: 20 Mar 2018
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Position is required to ensure compliance with local legislation, WVI and donor requirements, to ensure sufficient efficient liquidity for smooth operations and to contribute to achieving the Finance function KPIs.
The Position plays an advisory role to the Hub Finance Director on compliance and development and implementation of good internal controls.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Activities
A. Management and Capacity Development
Provide technical support and supervision to the country based accounting team in formulating and implementing reliable accounting systems.
Ensure performance management of the accountants is run effectively.
Coordinate performance of site project financial checks. Take appropriate action to address audit findings and recommendations.
B. Local (Government) Reporting
Ensure Compliance with Local legislation, WVI and donor requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax, social security and other mandatory reports required by local governmental bodies.
C. Accounting, Compliance and Monitoring
Ensure review of the source documents/ payment packages before processing the payments to ensure alignment with local legislation and WVI and donor regulations.
Ensure accurate and timely financial data into the standard registers as required.
Ensure payments are processed within 3 working days after complete supporting documents submitted to the Accounting
Ensure all bank accounts balances
reconciled monthly
Ensure sufficient liquidity in bank accounts for smooth operation and cash target low is within acceptable limit according to FFM.
Ensure all submitted EERs are reviewed timely and there are no outstanding advances to the staff.
Assist Hub Finance Director in audit preparation to provide required information
Assist the Reporting and Analysis team with monthly reconciliations as required
Perform site and partner monitoring visits
Perform other duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting position with medium business/medium NGO/government agency
Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Practical Knowledge of financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
Computer aptitude and experience with word processing, database, management and spreadsheet software..
Ability to lead and manage a team.
Analytical skills and good attention to details.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language
Ability to travel within the country
A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.
Full adherence to World Vision Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
Full Adherence to security protocols
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically to 10% of the time.
How to apply:
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 20 March 2018. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For applying, please click on this link: https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/turkey/finance/country-accounting-team-lead/9571
