Finance Assistant

Woman Support Association is a humanitarian, developmental, and nongovernmental organization that was established in 2013 and officially registered in Turkey in 2015 and in Syria in 2025 under the name ISWA. All projects implemented by the Association in Syria and Turkey aim to build a better life for women and empower them so that they can face problems and challenges in a way that maintains their dignity and respect.

Overall Role:

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer technically and the field supervisor administratively, the Finance Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, assisting with budgeting and reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets, including tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Process financial transactions such as payments, receipts, and invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Maintain and update financial records, including data entry into the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Finance Manager in conducting financial audits and assessments.
• Collaborate with the program teams to ensure proper coding and allocation of expenses to relevant projects.
• Assist in compliance with local financial regulations and organizational policies.
• Assist in grant management, including tracking expenses and reporting on financial progress to donors.
• Assist in payroll preparation and related documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department as needed.

Competencies, Skills & Experience:

• 3 years of work experience in the humanitarian field is preferred.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Safeguarding:

Children and vulnerable adults must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that WSA shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

PSEAH:

WSA adheres to all laws and standards to reduce cases of sexual exploitation and harassment, and obliges all their employees and suppliers to undergo the necessary training on the policies adopted by PSEAH network.

Accountability within WSA

Alongside our safeguarding policy, WSA is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies.

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion:

WSA acknowledges that gender inequality exists globally and is committed to taking proactive steps to address it. We firmly believe that gender equality is a fundamental human right and a crucial aspect of sustainable development. Our policy aims to eliminate gender-based discrimination, empower women and promote equal participation and representation at all levels of our organization.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply by following the link below:

https://forms.gle/GwYyAgoXe8HBczQH8