Job ID
47109
Job Title
Finance Manager
To work for
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU)
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
General Role
The Stabilization Support Unit is looking for a Finance Manager who will lead and oversee all financial operations and systems within the organization. The successful candidate will ensure sound financial planning, optimal utilization of resources, financial sustainability, and full compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and applicable laws and regulations. The Finance Manager will support senior management in strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports and analysis, while strengthening institutional financial performance, enhancing cost efficiency, and effectively managing financial risks.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop annual, medium-, and long-term financial plans and follow up on their implementation.
- Develop annual, medium-, and long-term financial plans and oversee their implementation.
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, monitor performance against budget, analyze variances, and provide recommendations.
- Prepare periodic financial statements and reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and present analytical insights to senior management.
- Manage cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet organizational obligations; prepare regular cash flow forecasts.
- Develop and update financial policies and procedures and strengthen internal control systems.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee internal and external audit processes and address audit findings appropriately.
- Identify and manage financial risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Supervise daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial approvals.
- Lead and supervise the finance team (accountants, financial analysts, payroll officers, etc.), including performance evaluation and capacity development.
- Utilize ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Bazar), with strong proficiency in Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
- Enhance financial efficiency, improve reporting quality and data accuracy, and ensure achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), including budget compliance, reporting accuracy, effective cash management, and legal compliance.
The Stabilization Support Unit is looking for a Finance Manager who will lead and oversee all financial operations and systems within the organization. The successful candidate will ensure sound financial planning, optimal utilization of resources, financial sustainability, and full compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and applicable laws and regulations. The Finance Manager will support senior management in strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports and analysis, while strengthening institutional financial performance, enhancing cost efficiency, and effectively managing financial risks.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop annual, medium-, and long-term financial plans and follow up on their implementation.
- Develop annual, medium-, and long-term financial plans and oversee their implementation.
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, monitor performance against budget, analyze variances, and provide recommendations.
- Prepare periodic financial statements and reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and present analytical insights to senior management.
- Manage cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet organizational obligations; prepare regular cash flow forecasts.
- Develop and update financial policies and procedures and strengthen internal control systems.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee internal and external audit processes and address audit findings appropriately.
- Identify and manage financial risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Supervise daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial approvals.
- Lead and supervise the finance team (accountants, financial analysts, payroll officers, etc.), including performance evaluation and capacity development.
- Utilize ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Bazar), with strong proficiency in Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
- Enhance financial efficiency, improve reporting quality and data accuracy, and ensure achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), including budget compliance, reporting accuracy, effective cash management, and legal compliance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA is preferred; PMP certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant financial experience, including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial systems, and internal control procedures.
- Proven experience and strong proficiency in using QuickBooks accounting software.
- Advanced skills in financial reporting, analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage and develop teams.
- High level of integrity and professionalism, strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to plan and manage priorities effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA is preferred; PMP certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant financial experience, including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial systems, and internal control procedures.
- Proven experience and strong proficiency in using QuickBooks accounting software.
- Advanced skills in financial reporting, analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage and develop teams.
- High level of integrity and professionalism, strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to plan and manage priorities effectively.
Salary and Benefits
TBA (to be announced later)
About us
The Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) is a Syrian non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2016 with the aim of promoting stability and peacebuilding in Syria. The organization implements integrated programs in the areas of governance, economic empowerment, social cohesion, and civic engagement, with a particular focus on the inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
Operating through its offices in Gaziantep, Aleppo, Damascus, and Azaz, SSU adopts an institutional approach grounded in transparency and accountability, and has built strategic partnerships with international organizations and donors from Europe, the Gulf, and the United States.
SSU envisions a democratic Syria founded on peace, justice, and equal opportunity. Its mission is to empower Syrians to lead the stabilization and recovery process through impactful, community-responsive interventions that foster sustainable development.
Its areas of work include promoting good governance, supporting livelihoods, peacebuilding, women and youth empowerment, independent media support, and strengthening the capacities of civil society actors.
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Posted On
Mar 01, 2026
Expiry Date
Mar 31, 2026
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