Country: Turkey
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015
Title: Finance Assistant (For Local Compliance)
Reporting to: Deputy Finance Manager
Start date: December 15th 2015
Duration: 6 months (renewable dependent on funding and performance)
Location: Gaziantep, Turkey (some domestic travel is required)
About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global change organization and home to teams of humanitarian professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development. Relief International is registered NGO in Turkey and is based in Gaziantep to build capacities of Syrian communities to respond their needs in health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and education. Relief International is currently seeking candidates to be employed as Finance Officer in Gaziantep as soon as possible.
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Finance Manager, the primary responsibility of the Finance Assistant is to assist overall accurate accounting and reporting process with a special focus on compliance with the Turkish accountancy, Tax and SGK legislation in Turkey
Job Description:
- Supporting accounting procedures and accountability:
· Data entry in accounting software (Quickbooks)
· Ensure proper booking, accounting procedures and principles are followed
· Ensure proper usage of Balance sheet accounts with regular monthly follow up
· Assist reviewing, scanning and filing activities are done
· Ensure reconciliations are done before closing the month
· Assist and review HR data, add finance data and pass files to external Payroll company
· Facilitate monthly review of vouchers with external accountant and provide all necessary inputs
· Review and verify data received from external accountant for legal books monthly (journal and general ledgers)
· Assist following monthly, bi-monthly and annual reports are prepared and regularly reconciled
· Assist preparation of Monthly Withholding Tax Returns, Stamp Tax Returns and Social Security Returns
Performs any other tasks as requested by the Deputy Finance Manager
As this is an Emergency Response programme, at times there will be the requirement to work additional hours and perform other tasks not detailed in this job description
Professional background: Preferably 1-2 years of experience in Finance sector
Formal Education: Educated to Bachelor’s level in related field such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
Essential skills:
• Native Turkish speaker, fluent in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel and Word
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including local government and taxation authorities
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
Desired skills:
· Previous experience of finance and accounting in an international INGO
· Previous QuickBooks experience
Personal qualities:
· Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
· Flexibility
· Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to multi-task to meet deadlines
· Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus and acts as a team player
· Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
· Demonstrates ability to identify problems
· Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management systems
How to apply:
In case you meet the requirements and that you are interested in the position, please send your CV in English to hrturkey@ri.org before the 31st of December stating in the subject "Finance Assistant". Please note that the position may be filled before the deadline of submission of applications
