Finance Officer – National Position

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions.

MI has been registered in Türkiye since 2014 and has since built up its own office structure. MI now has two offices in southeastern Türkiye (Kilis and Gaziantep). The Malteser InternationaI team provides technical guidance and oversees management and administration of the partner-implemented projects in Türkiye and Northern Syria. MI is responsible for the procurement of the main medical supplies in Türkiye, the reporting and application as well as the quality assurance. In addition to the implementation of humanitarian and transitional aid projects, Malteser International´s strategic objective is the strengthening of the civil society structures in Türkiye and Syria. Malteser International focuses in Northwestern Syria and Türkiye on the sectors of health, livelihood, protection as well as social cohesion.

For its work in Northwestern Syria and Türkiye, Malteser International is looking for a Finance Officer – National Position.

MI's Finance Officer will ensure financial compliance, assist the Finance manager with project budgets, support implementing partners, and collaborate to achieve organizational goals.

Your responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records, review reports, prepare for financial reviews, process cash requests, and assist with audits
• Collaborate on project budget development, track expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved budgets
• Adhere to donor regulations, identify & address financial risks, and participate in procurement committees
• Liaise with external partners, respond to inquiries, and provide financial guidance to colleagues
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement best practices
• Work closely with finance and program teams to achieve organizational goals

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management, in the NGO or INGO sector
• Fluent written and spoken in Arabic and English languages; Turkish is an asset
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles and auditing practices
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer:

• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment

• A well-equipped workplace in Gaziantep
• A full-time position funded until mid-2025 with the possibility of extension
• Adequate compensation according to MI Salary Scale

Working for Malteser International

Malteser International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

Contact Details:

Malteser International Turkiye Office
27090 - Sehitkamil, Gaziantep

Email: [email protected] 

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at our job portal until 02.12.2024

Suitable candidates may be contacted before the application deadline.