Finance manager

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Lead and supervise the finance team and ensure effective delivery of finance services across the Country Programme.

Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, continuous improvement and customer service within the finance team.

Support the recruitment, induction, performance management and development of finance staff.

Identify capacity gaps and provide coaching, mentoring and on-the-job support to strengthen financial management skills.

Ensure finance staff understand and comply with ZOA policies, procedures and donor requirements.

Facilitate collaboration between finance, programme and support departments to improve planning, coordination and compliance.

Ensure timely and accurate financial accounting and reporting in accordance with ZOA policies and applicable accounting standards.

Coordinate monthly and annual financial closing processes and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

Prepare, review and analyse financial reports and provide recommendations to management.

Monitor financial performance and highlight variances, trends and risks requiring management attention.

Support managers in understanding and managing programme and departmental budgets.

Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reviewed and reconciled on a timely basis.

Ensure effective internal control systems are established and maintained throughout the Country Programme.

Monitor compliance with ZOA financial policies, donor regulations and statutory requirements.

Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and financial controls are in place.

Identify, assess and report financial risks and support implementation of mitigation measures.

Review control weaknesses and audit findings and monitor implementation of agreed actions.

Promote accountability, transparency and responsible stewardship of organisational resources.

Support programme teams in the financial management of donor-funded projects.

Review donor budgets, forecasts and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Monitor grant expenditure and support managers to address budget variances and compliance issues.

Ensure donor financial reporting requirements and deadlines are met.

Support donor audits and financial reviews.

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.

Produce financial analysis and management information that supports decision-making.

Provide managers and project teams with relevant financial insights, trends and recommendations.

Develop meaningful financial dashboards, forecasts and performance indicators.

Support managers to understand financial results and take appropriate action.

Communicate financial information in a clear and practical manner to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Oversee cash flow planning and liquidity management for the Country Programme.

Ensure adequate cash availability for programme implementation and operational requirements.

Monitor banking arrangements and ensure adherence to treasury procedures.

Review payment processes and ensure timely and accurate settlements.

Monitor foreign exchange risks and ensure compliance with relevant financial procedures.

Ensure the integrity, completeness and accuracy of financial data within ZOA's financial systems.

Oversee financial data quality and month-end system closure activities.

Support continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting tools and finance processes.

Ensure finance staff are appropriately trained in financial systems and procedures.

Coordinate internal, donor and external audits.

Ensure timely preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and agreed management actions.

Maintain effective relationships with auditors, banks and relevant regulatory bodies.

Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and financial obligations.

Qualifications

Minimum 7-10 years of progressive finance leadership experience with INGOs, including managing complex multimillion-dollar donor portfolios

Strong experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and treasury management.

Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects and ensuring compliance with donor regulations and reporting requirements.

Experience managing finance teams and supporting staff development and performance management.

Experience with audit processes, internal controls and financial compliance frameworks.

Experience supporting managers and budget holders to strengthen financial planning, budget management and accountability.

Experience working in humanitarian or development programmes and complex operating environment

Specific Vacancy Requirements

Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent) is strongly preferred

Salary and Benefits

Upon to Zoa Salary Scale

About us

ZOA is an international NGO, which offers RELIEF to people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA wants to contribute to a new perspective of HOPE in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities, we work on the RECOVERY until they can provide to take care of their livelihoods. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. From there ZOA operates in seventeen countries in Africa, Middle East Region and Asia. ZOA works approximately with 900 employees worldwide.

ZOA has provided emergency relief to Syrians in Syria and neighbouring countries since 2014. After ZOA’s registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 2018, the organization established an office in Damascus in 2019. Since then, ZOA has been working with crisis affected communities across Livelihoods, WASH, Education and Shelter sectors. ZOA implements directly, as well as through local partners. ZOA seeks to reach the most vulnerable groups- women, children, elderly, female headed households, persons with disablities and internally displaced persons.

Required employees number

1

Posted On

Nov 03, 2026

Expiry Date

Nov 24, 2026

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CV Language

English