Head of Finance
Local Work Rights Required
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Role Summary
Join Welthungerhilfe as Head of Finance in Syria, managing financial operations across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure efficient, transparent and auditable financial and administrative processes across the Country Office, projects and partner organisations
- Advise the Country Director and programme and project management teams on financial planning, budgeting, donor requirements and other financial and administrative matters
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, project accounting, expenditure monitoring and cost allocation, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Oversee the financial administration and refinancing of the Country Office, including medium-term financial planning and compliance with relevant financial and administrative standards
- Monitor the financial management of partner organisations, review partner agreements and strengthen partners’ financial management capacities where required
- Coordinate annual accounts, audits and financial reviews and ensure the timely implementation and follow-up of audit recommendations
- Support donor financial management, including financial reports, fund requests, project modifications and extensions, and liaise with donors, auditors and other relevant stakeholders
- Lead and develop the Finance and Administration team and coordinate financial management training for Welthungerhilfe and partner staff
Minimum Requirements
- A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or another relevant field
- 5–10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in financial management roles within an international NGO or comparable organisation
- Strong experience in project financial management, budgeting, financial reporting and financial controls
- Sound knowledge of donor regulations, compliance requirements and audit processes
- Experience working with and providing financial guidance to projects and partner organisations
- Strong analytical, organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Strong communication and cooperation skills and the ability to advise colleagues across different functions and levels of responsibility
- High level of intercultural competence and confidence working in an international environment
- You recognize the growing value of data within an organization and inspire teams to make decisions grounded in analysis and evidence
- Readiness to receive the necessary vaccinations to work in our country offices.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including within Syria, Türkiye and Lebanon, where required\\
- Fluency in English; knowledge of German, Turkish or Arabic would be an advantage
Working Conditions
In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under [Our benefits](https://www.welthungerhilfe.org/benefits-for-expatriate-employees).
- Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
- Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
- Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
- Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
- Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.
- \*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.*
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have significant experience in financial management, with legal authority to work in Syria.
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