Country: Turkey
Closing date: 20 May 2019
Position: Finance Coordinator
Duty station:: Turkey – Antakya, with travel to Gaziantep
Line Manager: Executive Director
Position Code: TU-ANT-Fi-003/2019
Reports to: Executive Director
About Kids Paradise Humanitarian Organization
KP is an impartial, independent and non-profit NGO led by a coalition of Turkish and Syrian nationals.
Through our projects, we strive to empower Syrians, especially children, whose lives and dreams have been shattered by war.
We meet people where they are and work to transform the lost dreams destroyed by war into a real and sustainable future.
Originally founded by a group of Syrian volunteers in March of 2012, KP has since grown to become an officially registered NGO in Turkey. Our headquarters are based out of ANKARA- Turkey and the Operation office in Antakya -Turkey with many warehouses and satellite branches throughout Syria.
Through our work, we strive to reclaim dreams and rebuild lives that have been stolen away by war.
Purpose of the positionThe Finance Coordinator is responsible for all financial functions, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting. The Finance Coordinator ensures compliance with donor and official regulations and provides timely reports and assistance to official agencies and donors in coordination with the Executive Director to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
*Primary Responsibilities of this position:***
Monitor the day-to-day accounting operations and financial support in accordance with Turkish official agencies, donors and KP internal policies and procedures,
Ensure required preapprovals are secured in advance of incurring an expense,
Prepare proper logistics and financial reporting to aid in tracking and reconciliation of transactions,
Maintain accurate financial transactions, grants and contracts records using the accounting software,
Work closely with Turkish chartered accountant to ensure compliance with Turkish law,
Assist programs staff and finance department in meeting donors and internal reporting requirements,
Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for submission to official agencies and donor or as needed on or before the deadlines,
Support Finance Department in other finance-related tasks, such as researches on financial compliance topics, accounting for procurement transactions and maintenance of accurate financial transactions records,
Work with programs and logistics staffs to ensure the coordination of projects are within budgeted targets, *
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications & Skills:
· University degree in accounting or business Administration; preferably a Master’s degree.
· Professional certificates such as CMA, CPA or any other certificates is an asset.
· 5+ years of relevant work experience.
· 2+ years Previous experience working for NGOs.
· Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, preferably Quickbooks.
· Ability to train staff on finance technical issues.
· Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decision independently.
· Strong organizational and communication skills.
· Strong computer skills. Fluency in English and Arabic
How to apply:
If you interested applicant for the position kindly fill the application and attach CV and cover letter as a single document explaining your salary expectations to as soon as possible via the following link:
https://forms.gle/MFVZeMmPdJML3pQh8
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the following email:
Please kindly be informed that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
