Finance Officer

Position Title: Finance Officer – HQ

Department Name: Finance

Supervisor of Position: Finance Manager

Employment Definition: Full Time

Location of Position: Washington, DC – Remote

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and process SAMS invoices in Deltek, make sure appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
  • Monitoring and ensuring the accurate and prompt drawing up of internal and external financial reports in accordance with the appropriate guidelines
  • Ensure proper back up documentation and filing of vouchers, requisitions and other documents is maintained and updated as needed
  • Oversee the accuracy of the organization accounting records and maintain the chart of accounts.
  • Prepare month-end and year-end closing process with other staff
  • Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly pipeline reports for discussion with finance director (which will require back and forth with country offices)
  • Review of financial data submitted by the field to identify weaknesses or problems encountered by field finance staff and recommend corrective action.
  • Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable subsidiary ledger
  • Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Finance Manager

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required
  • 5 years prior relevant experience. Experience working with large, geographically dispersed team preferred including INGO’s.
  • Advanced IT knowledge (hardware and software, Microsoft Office, Internet)
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken). Arabic as second language is a plus
  • Must have Deltek – CP8 experience

 

Please send cover letter and resume to careers@sams-usa.net