Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe! We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. We are a politically independent and non-denominational organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on humanitarian principles. Our vision is a world in which everyone has the chance and the right to lead a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty.

Welthungerhilfe's Head Office is in Bonn, Germany whilst the Syria Response is managed from our Country Office in Gaziantep. Welthungerhilfe was established in Turkey in 2013 specifically to help people who are affected by the Syria Crisis. Since then, the organisation has expanded its program scope and scale to make the greatest possible contribution to meeting humanitarian needs in Turkey and North West Syria. Welthungerhilfe has field offices in Azaz and Afrin, as well as Gaziantep and Mardin. The Syria Response program includes food security, WASH services, Shelter and NFI services, protection, early recovery and livelihood. 

If you want to become part of this joint mission in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, we look forward to receiving your application as:

Accountant in Gaziantep 

The position is to be filled by March, 2025, with a contract duration until 30.06.2024. Employment location will be Gaziantep, Turkey. 

Your responsibilities

Responsibilities:

•  Provide daily support to the Expert Finance Administrator according to assigned tasks.
•Monitor Partners financial reporting and cash projections, provide with the analysis of the burn rates as linked with the project implementation by the partner organization under the supervision of the Finance Expert.
•  Ensure voucher quality control and prepare supporting documentation.
•  Conduct regular visits to partner organizations for financial reviews and document checks.
•update daily transactions to the financial software with correct data including standard descriptions
•monitor bank balances regularly and keep the balance within one month forecast.
 •implementing cost allocation methodologies and ensuring compliance with Welthungerhilfe guidelines.
•enter partner reports on time in FundsPro.
• Replace the cashier during their absence.
• Ensure all accounting activities of the organization are archived properly in compliance with WHH rules in physical and on soft copy.
•  Support internal audits and build partner organizations' capacity.
•  Undertake field visits to project locations in Syria/Türkiye as requested.
In addition to the above, the Finance Officer may be asked to carry out other duties as requested by the supervisors and line managers.

Your profile

Your profile

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications;

• Education: At least B.A Degree required.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in co-financed project administration.
• Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken) and good knowledge of Turkish and/or Arabic skills are required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Education: Training in accounting, controlling, or a related field.
• Skills:
  • Strong Excel skills and ability to manage workloads efficiently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High mental and physical resilience with readiness to travel frequently.

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits.

WHH receives funds from its donors for projects. If necessary funds are secured the duration of the announced post may be extended. If project funding is not secured the activities will stop completely and the employment contract shall be terminated.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by February 23, 2025.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Welthungerhilfe reserves the right to fill in the position before the deadline due to urgency. Your contact person is Veysel Akkor.

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*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.