About us
Created in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an international non-governmental relief and development organization (NGO). SIF acts in strict neutrality, without distinction of origin, gender or religion, and is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the world’s most deprived populations.
Secours islamique France is looking for a Financial Coordinator for its missions based in Damascus, Syria.
Mission
Reporting to the Head of Mission, the Administrative Cordinator will be in charge of managing the finance teams in the mission.
Your main tasks will be as follows (non-exhaustive and evolving list):
- Contribute to the mission’s operational strategy and decision-making by analyzing challenges and proposing solutions ;
- Oversee accounting procedures, ensure accurate data entry, and manage budget preparation, including project and annual budgets ;
- Define and update cash management procedures, ensure proper bank reconciliation, and organize fund transfers as needed ;
- Supervise recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of administrative and finance staff ;
- Compile and submit regular administrative and financial reports to the Head of Mission.
Expériences / Formation
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Economy and/or MA in project management or related field. And/or minimum equivalent 5 years’ experience with INGO as Finance coordinator or minimum 3 years’ field experience as Finance Manager.
- Proven technical experience, implemented, adjusted and developed Finance policies & tools.
- Proven track record in delivering quality outcomes to deadlines, including designed budgets with multi-donors and followed up financially the mission cycle.
- Flexibility & Ability to work and multi-task under pressure in insecure contexts while maintaining adequate team dynamics and unity showing courtesy and calmness (nerves control).
- Cross Cultural Awareness showing adaptability and cultural sensitivity, integrating innovative approaches within the specific cultural context of the project cycle when required. And improving acceptance of SIF team members and our activities among beneficiaries and communities alike.
KNOW-HOW / SOFT SKILLS :
- Familiarity with the Middle East working context
- Excellent & Fluent written and spoken English. Desirable knowledge of Arabic & French.
- Excellent proficiency of computer skills. Excel and other data entry software or tools are required such as SAGA, BALZAC, ERP, Microsoft dynamics, or similar tools & software, Power BI… etc.
Salaire
- 6 months, full time, renewable;
- Contract start date: Asap
- Remuneration according to profile;
- Per diem, guesthouse;
- Health insurance – 60% covered by SIF;
- Repatriation/liability insurance – 100% covered by SIF;
- Break allowance during the 3 and 9 month breaks;
- Airfare to and from the mission location to home – paid by SIF at 6 and 12 months.
SIF’s commitment :
At SIF, we consider diversity to be an asset. We therefore consider all applications corresponding to the skills required for the position to be filled.
SIF reserves the right to carry out criminal record checks in accordance with current legislation.
SIF respects the humanitarian principle of « Do no harm » and ensures that the safety of children is a primary consideration in all its activities.
SIF has a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of fraud, corruption, moral harassment, abuse or violence of any kind whatsoever, and more generally any breach of legislation, regulations or its code of conduct.
It mobilizes all its staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect of the principles laid down in its charter.
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and support our commitments?
Join our chain of solidarity by applying for this job vacancy.