Finance Assistant

NGO BACKGROUND

Born in 2013, Habibi Valtiberina Association promotes and fosters initiatives for social solidarity in all fields concerning development and protection of the person, with particular attention to protection of minors. It promotes international cooperation for the development and peace, with particular regard to poverty eradication, to reduction of inequalities, to protection and affirmation of human rights.

After a first period in Palestine, specifically in Bethlehem, where the Association still today supports children with physical and mental disabilities, from 2016 Habibi Valtiberina (HAVA) also works in Jordan to support Iraqi families, fled from ISIS persecutions, and the most vulnerable local community. In particular, its projects aim to the work integration of these people, giving them technical skills and improve their livelihoods, rediscovering dignity and psychological support.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Finance Assistant will work in collaboration with the Finance Officer. He/she will apply accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate control procedures.

TASKS

Ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing and processing supplier invoices

Entering Customer receipts, Supplier payments and other bank transactions and performing bank reconciliations for review

Prepare spreadsheets for data entry, including budgets, accounting information, etc

Assists with audits as necessary

Assists in the preparation of supporting documents

Completing administrative routines relating to orders, invoices, cheques, income, payroll and the receipt and distribution of goods and services

Consolidates data and provides support to Finance Officer

Prepare participants payment details and cash payment vouchers

REQUIREMENTS

University degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited academic institution.

Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a Finance Assistant, Accountant or similar role

Experience in financial and administrative management of projects, including reporting

Excellent Arabic spoken and written language skills

Good English command

How to apply

Interested candidates need to submit their application plus a motivation letter to vacancy@associazionehabibi.org by 30 September 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.