For Oxfam KEDV's emergency earthquake response, we are looking for a Finance Officer!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that financial transactions are accurate and accompanied by appropriate and relevant supporting documents before approval and are duly signed and approved by the Programme Manager or budget holder before recording in the books.
• Ensures that bank and cash payments and receipts are processed in a timely manner within the agreed timeframe of minimum 2 days and maximum 5 days after receipt of complete documentation and in accordance with Oxfam KEDV’s applicable accounting policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensures that financial records, both paper and electronic formats, are up to date, filled in an orderly manner, kept securely, and easily retrievable.
• Prepares the month-end reports including balance sheet reconciliations and make sure they are duly signed and authorized and submitted on time to the country office.
• Ensures there is an updated register for float, salary advances, prepayments, accruals, vehicle rent, contracted security company, etc. and support the finance team on daily cash management, and payment mechanism.
• Uploads weekly/monthly cashbook and journals into Oxfam KEDV’s system in a timely manner and as per agreed deadlines, for review and further processing.
• Maintaining up to date float registers, make sure the floats are liquidated in a timely manner and follow up with staff in Gaziantep, Hatay and/ or Marash to clear their float balances in timely manner. Noting that a second float cannot be approved before the first one is cleared.
• Assist country finance manager in budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Prepare monthly/weekly bank reconciliations and make sure they are signed and authorised periodically or as and when required
• Prepare month end documents and reports, produce journals for miscoding adjustments on contracts, projects etc. as when required and input into Oxfam’s KEDV’s system.
• Involves in logistic activities by participating in Tender and Quotation evaluation committee and work with the logistics on conducting the physical count of assets.
• Regular visit to partner offices in Gaziantep, Hatay and Marash and check their financial records, ensure they have the correct templates, and report to the Programme Manager, if there is any deviation or any other issues and conduct trainings on financial management both Oxfam KEDV and partner staff.
• Assist programmed team to prepare Oxfam KEDV budget, or any activity, donor budget, phasing, forecasting, and requesting of funds etc. Assists in financial audits as and when required.
• Perform other tasks requested by and agreed with the Country Finance Manager and the appropriate Programme Manager.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance
• Awareness of and demonstrated commitment to Oxfam's values, mission and work.
• University degree in a finance related subject or professional accountancy qualifications or proven finance experience with a high level of numeracy
• Significant experience in accounting and financial work in a similar sized organisation.
• Proven ability to implement office and finance systems
• Knowledge on various administrative and finance functions
• Good communication skills - ability to write, speak and read in English
• Understanding of gender and diversity issues and commitment to promoting gender and diversity
• Proven ability to manage resources and deadlines with minimum supervision
• Demonstrates initiative with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others to ensure compliance with Oxfam KEDV policies and procedures
• Ability to learn/adapt to a fast-changing environment and numerous, conflicting job requirements
• A strong working knowledge of MS Office is needed, especially MS Excel
• Good understanding of audit methodologies
• Proven experience working in a similar role

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of audit methodologies
• Proven experience working in a similar role
• Self-confident and mature individual who is able to communicate at all levels; enthusiasm for good working practices; Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse organization

Interested candidates can send their CVs to ik@kedv.org.tr