Job ID
45989
Job Title
Finance Senior Officer
To work for
Social Development International SDI
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Purpose of Position
The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for leading the Finance Department and all aspects of financial management of SDI in Syria, works under the direction of the Finance Manager and is responsible for all financial functions including accounting, payments, financial reporting and financial management.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS) – ToR
- Management and follow-up of daily financial operations for humanitarian projects.
- Preparation and review of accounting entries, ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
- Preparation of periodic financial reports in accordance with the organizations and donors’ requirements.
- Monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditures, and analysing variances.
- Managing cash flows and ensuring the availability of liquidity for projects.
- Following up on accounts receivable and payable, as well as staff advances and suppliers.
- Ensuring compliance with the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with donor requirements (Donor Compliance).
- Preparing for and coordinating internal and external audit processes.
- Coordinating with program, procurement, and human resources teams.
- Supporting the Finance Manager in preparing proposed project budgets.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of financial systems and procedures.
- Supervising and guiding the finance staff (if any).
The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for leading the Finance Department and all aspects of financial management of SDI in Syria, works under the direction of the Finance Manager and is responsible for all financial functions including accounting, payments, financial reporting and financial management.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS) – ToR
- Management and follow-up of daily financial operations for humanitarian projects.
- Preparation and review of accounting entries, ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
- Preparation of periodic financial reports in accordance with the organizations and donors’ requirements.
- Monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditures, and analysing variances.
- Managing cash flows and ensuring the availability of liquidity for projects.
- Following up on accounts receivable and payable, as well as staff advances and suppliers.
- Ensuring compliance with the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with donor requirements (Donor Compliance).
- Preparing for and coordinating internal and external audit processes.
- Coordinating with program, procurement, and human resources teams.
- Supporting the Finance Manager in preparing proposed project budgets.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of financial systems and procedures.
- Supervising and guiding the finance staff (if any).
Qualifications
- Finance qualification at least BA in Economics or Accounting.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload in a rapidly changing work environment.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel experience.
- Relevant professional experience of not less than 5 years
- Familiarity/prior experience with the Humanitarian/NGO sector.
- Familiar with the humanitarian context in Syria.
- Have High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies.
- A flexible approach to work and willingness to take on extra duties, work additional hours, or on weekends as required.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and respect confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills.
- Flexibility to prioritise and manage different tasks duly and effectively.
- Fluency in written and verbal English and Arabic, and Turkish will be asset.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload in a rapidly changing work environment.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel experience.
- Relevant professional experience of not less than 5 years
- Familiarity/prior experience with the Humanitarian/NGO sector.
- Familiar with the humanitarian context in Syria.
- Have High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies.
- A flexible approach to work and willingness to take on extra duties, work additional hours, or on weekends as required.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and respect confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills.
- Flexibility to prioritise and manage different tasks duly and effectively.
- Fluency in written and verbal English and Arabic, and Turkish will be asset.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
The deadline for submitting applications is Saturday 27-12-2025.
Please note that:
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
This vacancy is urgent and may be filled before the closing date.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviews or written examinations will be contacted.
Communication will be conducted exclusively via email.
Please note that:
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
This vacancy is urgent and may be filled before the closing date.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviews or written examinations will be contacted.
Communication will be conducted exclusively via email.
Salary and Benefits
The salary will be determined in accordance with the organization’s approved salary scale.
About us
Social Development International (SDI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2015 and duly registered in Syria. SDI provides humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations across Syria through nine core programs: Shelter and Non-Food Items (SNFIs), Health, Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Early Recovery (ER), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Protection, and Education.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Dec 21, 2025
Expiry Date
Jan 06, 2026
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Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Number of months of experience in Finance Field
Q2: Number of months of experience in Finance with NGOs
Q3: Do you have relatives working for SDI?
Q4: What is your salary expectation in USD ?
Q5: If selected, when would you be able to join our team?
Q2: Number of months of experience in Finance with NGOs
Q3: Do you have relatives working for SDI?
Q4: What is your salary expectation in USD ?
Q5: If selected, when would you be able to join our team?