Senior Finance Officer

General objective of the job The Senior Finance Officer ensures accounting processes and systems are running effectively and efficiently to enable programme staff, other stakeholders and key partners to implement the War Child Programme for the needs of Syrian children. This position will be responsible for the compliance with external donor financial requirements, local regulation, organization policy, and risk management. Position in the organisation The Senior Finance Officer will be based In the Northeast Syria and will be part of the Finance department reporting to the Area Manager at the Northeast Syria War Child Office. Key roles and responsibilities: - PARTNERSHIPS  - Review partners’ financial reports and supporting documentation, providing feedback to partners as necessary and flagging any compliance and any potential issues to Finance coordinator. - Review regular forecasts of project budget utilization and monitors the resource allocation and spending of the respective implementing partners. - Monitors the budget for the implementing partners to ensure compliance with donor requirements and WCA's policies and procedures by reviewing the BFU. - Submit the importing tool (Agresso) based on the final approved partner financial report to Finance coordinator. - Verify completeness and accuracy of all documentation needed, that includes 1st reviewing, sending comments to partners, 2nd reviewing and cross checking with program team.  - Archive and maintain record of all sub-award documentations and make it available for review. - Update the Partnership Tracker on a regular basis. - Supports and advises the programme team on all relevant finance issues regarding implementing partners project management with full coordination with Finance coordinator. - Participates in regular meetings with partner organisations to ensure that the working relationship between them and WCA is positive, open, and conducive to the successful achievement of agreed objectives. - Coordinates with partner organisations to fully understand their work context and operating environment to ensure effective support is provided. - Check project budgets and submit to Finance coordinator. - Conduct/participate in partner financial and compliance monitoring visits; issue findings with time-bound action plans and follow up to closure. - Maintain complete partner finance files in SharePoint (agreements, budgets, amendments, instalments, BFU/BvA, forecasts, reports, supporting docs) per document-retention policy. - Provide partners with written finance feedback within agreed timelines (e.g., within 5 working days of report receipt). - Support partner audit/evidence packs and coordinate responses to audit queries.  - ACCOUNTANCY:  - Manage petty cash and daily payments, ensuring proper documentation, timely liquidation, secure cash handling, and adequate cash availability - Review vendors’ accounts monthly and take follow-up action to clear any outstanding balance.  - Enter and verify accounting transactions in Unit4, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission, including payments, partner transactions, social security, income tax, insurance, and inter-company entries - Work closely with the Finance coordinator in the preparation of monthly closure.  - Prepares MTA transfers and Review partner's instalments and payment requests in accordance with WCA Financial & procurement rules, regulations and according to the signatories’ matrix. - Prepare information required by auditors  and Assists during Audits and follows up on findings,  - Any other duties as assigned by Area or Finance Coordinator - Review and reconcile advance payments.  - Follow up with Hawalah providers on monthly transfers and reconciliations.  - Ensures that all bookkeeping/financial documents of partners and War Child are compiled and organized according to international auditing standards.  - Checks and verifies that all payments are done in accordance with WCA Financial & procurement rules and regulations.  - Support in the preparation of periodic forecasts. - Involved in the budget creation process in cooperation with the relevant team. - Conduct monthly cash counts and ensure segregation of duties and safe custody are maintained. - Prepare monthly cash-flow forecasts and cash requests aligned to implementation plans. - Ensure tax deductions and filings are accurate and timely; liaise with relevant authorities as needed.  - OTHER FINANCIAL TASKS - Prepare audit samples and supporting documentation for internal/External audit  -  Follow up audit findings and recommendations. - Ensure finance processes fully support the activities of the projects. - Provide data and analysis as requested by Finance coordinator. - Maintain accurate files for supplier invoices, staff expenses claims, petty cash andcreditor payments - Support with scanning and electronic filing of financial documents and receipts - Provide project budget information and financial reports to project staff as requested - Result: Finances are handled in such matter that all financial documents are done according to international auditing standards  - Conduct periodic spot checks and compliance review. - Identifies and manages financial risks by tracking irregularities in financial documents or identifying potential compliance issues. - Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting - Three years’ experience in similar positions with an NGO for an EU- or UNICEF/UNHCR funded project is preferable (if possible, Unit4/Agresso) - Preferably previous experience working with children/refugees/vulnerable populations; - Strong computer skills, Microsoft office and especially Excel; - Fluency in Arabic and English; - Cultural sensitivity; - Result-oriented; - Attentive to detail and cost-conscious; - Works well in small team; - Location: The position will be based in Syria - Raqqa with frequent field visits. - Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network. - Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change. - Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. - Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by November 5, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.