Finance Officer
Action for Humanity
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Here at Action For Humanity (AFH) Jordan, we are looking for a Finance Officer to join us at our Jordan Office. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive annual salary.
AFH delivers high-impact humanitarian and development programmes in sectors including education, livelihoods, protection, and health. In Jordan, AFH supports vulnerable Syrian and Palestinian refugees as well as Jordanian host communities through sustainable and locally led initiatives.
Here at Action For Humanity (AFH) Jordan, we are looking for a Finance Officer to join us at our Jordan Office. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive annual salary.
AFH delivers high-impact humanitarian and development programmes in sectors including education, livelihoods, protection, and health. In Jordan, AFH supports vulnerable Syrian and Palestinian refugees as well as Jordanian host communities through sustainable and locally led initiatives.
The Finance Officer will support the Programme Manager oversee and manage the financial activities of LIFE+ Programme across all locations, and other projects applied in the Jordan office ensuring timely and effective financial management, compliance, and reporting.
**General Duties/Responsibilities:**
Budgeting and Planning
- Collaborate with the program manager to develop financial plans.
- Monitor budgetary performance and provide regular reports on budget vs. actual expenditures.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for internal stakeholders and donors.
- Ensure compliance with donor financial reporting requirements.
Cash Management
- Manage cash flow, including funds disbursement, cash forecasting, and fund replenishment.
- Ensure the safekeeping of financial resources and adherence to cash management policies.
Procurement and Contracts
- Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure financial compliance in procurement processes.
- Review and approve financial documents related to procurement and contracts.
**Abilities**:
- Financial Management: Ability to plan, monitor, and manage budgets effectively, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditures and financial performance.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and provide practical solutions.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ability to ensure adherence to donor regulations and produce timely, accurate financial reports.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in financial systems and Excel for data management and reporting.
- Cash & Resource Management: Ability to manage cash flow, forecasts, and safeguard financial resources.
- Coordination: Works effectively with program and procurement teams to ensure financial alignment.
- Attention to Detail & Integrity: Maintains high accuracy, accountability, and ethical financial practices.
**Technical Skills & Knowledge**:
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and grant management.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of donor regulations and compliance requirements.
**Leadership & Soft Skills**:
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Integrity and accountability
**Qualifications and Education Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
**General Work Experience**:
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant finance experience
- Experience in NGO financial management preferred
**Language Requirements**:
- Fluency in Arabic is required.
- Proficiency in English is highly desirable.
**Our Values**:
*Believe in the cause*
We believe in changing a situation from negative to lasting positive; helping those in need; saving and transforming lives for the better is what drives us.
*Work together*
Teamwork is the backbone of our work’s success.
*Give with grit*
Being a “gritty” person means perseverance and passion for long-term goals; hence, freely giving with courage, conscientiousness, and resilience; acting with optimism, confidence, and creativity as you strive for excellence.
*Make life better*
Ultimately, our work is to make life, in its holistic sense, better for everyone, and everything, including the environment.
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