
Assignment
The IMPACT/REACH Syria mission, present in Damascus since 2025 and with activities in Syria since 2012, has traditionally had finance support from both the Acted Syria mission as well as dedicated IMPACT/REACH support in Amman. Since a shift in activities and location to Damascus, IMPACT/REACH is in the process of setting up a more independent finance structure to support activities in Syria. As such, IMPACT/REACH is looking for an experienced Senior Finance Officer, with ability to lead and advise on financial priorities, think critically about and manage financial workflows, meet financial deadlines, and oversee relevant finance staff.
Prior experience in managing finances for NGOs is essential, including budget development (with ability to proactively consult relevant team members to develop a high quality budget), financial reports, budget follow up (with ability to analyze and forecast spending, as well as advise senior management on financial decisions), and financial allocations and transactions. We are looking for someone who has an excellent finance background with experience in use of Excel and financial management software, and an ability to think creatively, lead independently, and advise senior managers in making wise financial decisions.
Under the supervision of the IMPACT Country Representative and the IMPACT Regional Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer is responsible for all financial tasks related to supporting the IMPACT/REACH Syria mission.
Provides leadership to the IMPACT/REACH Syria finance team in ensuring that financial workflows are established, efficient, and effective
Acts as a senior advisor to the IMPACT/REACH senior management in ensuring that financial decisions are based on accurate, up-to-date financial information
Ensures that all financial budgeting and reporting deadlines are met on time
Works closely with Acted Syria finance and IMPACT regional finance to ensure that all financial processes are followed according to compliant procedures
General financial management and leadership
Budget management
Accounting management
Financial reporting
Reporting and audit support
Other financial tasks
Support on any other financial task related to IMPACT Syria’s financial health
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
QUALIFICATIONS
Interested and qualified applicants should apply by filling out the application form through this link
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Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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your background and knowledge. You accept the legal mentions of IMPACT/ REACH
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management and administrative compliance control purposes, in accordance with European regulations for
the protection of personal data.
IMPACT/ REACH is committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the framework of its
programs in Syria. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to IMPACT/ REACH Code of conduct
and IMPACT/ REACH Global Policies, especially regarding the protection of children and the protection against
sexual exploitation and abuse. A rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken, and
information will be requested from previous employers about any disciplinary action of sexual exploitation,
sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant
confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
IMPACT/ REACH is committed to gender equity and to have a balanced and diverse workforce. IMPACT/
REACH strongly encourages qualified women, persons with disabilities, and persons from under-represented
groups to apply for the position.
IMPACT/ REACH offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers, including
flexible working hours for work-life balance, maternity leave, and career coaching.
IMPACT/ REACH never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge.
The necessity of ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with proper attention
to promoting diversity, is the most important concern in the recruitment and employment of staff at IMPACT/
REACH.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and
qualifications to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or
modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided.
IMPACT/ REACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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