About ONSUR:
International Association for Relief and Development (Onsur) is a non-governmental organization registered in Turkey N° (27-018-178) dealing with the Relief and development projects through the empowerment of local communities to ensure a decent life, Founded at the beginning of 2012. Onsur works through the main office is located in Gaziantep’s province Turkey, in addition to execution offices in: Syria (Aleppo, Idlib, Rural Damascus), Lebanon (Saida, Arsal), and Iraq (Erbil – under construction)
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting in the application of financial policies and procedures, and the conduct and processing cash transactions.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
In charge of the correct implementation of Onsur procurement guideline; the applicant will be responsible for the following:
- Ensure the financial transactions and the supporting documents are adherent to the financial policies and procedures as well as;
- Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions;
- Prepare photocopies of vouchers and other supporting documents as required for the monthly reporting package to finance Manager;
- Perform daily cash count with the Senior Finance Officer;
- Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented;
- Record payment vouchers daily in the cash sub journal;
- Maintain the uncleared cash advance file and prepare past due advance report for the Finance Manager;
- Prepare bank payment vouchers and ensure that all bank transactions are properly and fully documented;
- Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment;
- File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded;
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to ………. and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Is a Turkish or Syrian national (Turkish National is preferable).
- Degree in Economy or related field is desired.
- More than 1 year cognate experience is desired.
- Excellent financial planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities
- Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems).
- Demonstrable knowledge in office administration.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
- Excellent oral and written Arabic, Turkish and English skills.
- Organized and able to independently manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
- A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.
Other Skills
- Ability to think critically and creatively.
- Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to understand, streamline and automate complex processes.
- Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
- Strong Turkish skills, speaking, reading, writing is required.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.