Finance Manager, Middle East

We are hiring a Finance Manager located in the Middle East.The Finance Manager leads and oversees the finance teams in the Samaritans Purse office for this area, ensuring the integrity of financial systems and the implementation of robust controls and procedures. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate production and analysis of financial management information, as well as the accurate administration of payroll. The Finance Manager works closely with the Country Director to ensure all financial practices align with Samaritans Purse policies.

A day in the life of a Finance Manager:

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Finance Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Collaborate with program and country leadership in the area to develop, review, and manage annual budgets, ensuring compliance with Samaritans Purse policies and donor guidelines.
• Provide insights on financial trends and advise on improving cost efficiency and budget controls.
• Oversee cash projections, consolidate and submit timely requests to headquarters, monitor cash balances across field offices, and ensure adequate funding for operations. Maintain accurate records of donor receipts and ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Ensure transactions are processed in compliance with Samaritans Purse and donor policies, maintain data quality in financial systems, and oversee journal entries and payroll accuracy. Facilitate donor reporting and adherence to month-end and year-end financial procedures.
• Develop and enforce strong financial controls, conducts spot checks, review procurement and expenditure procedures, and perform field visits to enhance compliance and operational efficiency in the area.
• Support internal and external audits, track and implement audit recommendations, and ensure compliance with tax, legal, and donor regulations.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and cost-to-actual projections. Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership and headquarters, ensuring financial documentation is well-organized and accessible.
• Recruit, train, and mentor finance staff to improve their financial management capabilities. Set performance goals, conduct regular appraisals, and foster a collaborative and motivated finance team.
• Oversee payroll processes to ensure accuracy, timely resolution of issues, and compliance with tax and deduction requirements. Ensure that all payments align with organizational policies and donor regulations.
• Directly supervise 2 supervisory employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Samaritans Purse policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in accounting or related field of study plus two (2) or more years related experience; CPA or equivalent certification preferred; or equivalent combination experience and education. Technical writing skills including developing proposals, training/instruction manuals, monitoring and evaluation and reports.
• Skilled with attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate follow up while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Thorough knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel including formulas/formatting.
• Analytical and report writing skills.
• Strong mathematic skills.

Job Location: Middle East

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Accompaniment: Unaccompanied

Travel Expectations: Approximately 30 days of domestic travel and 30 days of international travel annually

Benefits:

• International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days
• When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

How to apply

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