Finance Officer

About Badael:

Badael is a rights-based organization founded in 2013 with a mission to foster transformative justice as the basis of a genuine and sustainable peace in Syria. Championing locally-owned alternatives, we endeavor to buttress the scope and impact of inclusive grassroots civic action and foment the development of holistic truth and understanding within and around the Syrian context. Our approach combines direct assistance and capacity building efforts with bottom-up narrative-shaping initiatives, including research, oral history and advocacy, so that all Syrians are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to construct a pluralistic and rights-based society of tomorrow.

Job Description:

Starting Date: 01.06.2024

Type of Job: Full time.

Contract type: Employment Contract.

Duration: one year with possible extension.

Location: Berlin, Germany.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the financial management and accounting of the organization in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Preparation and monitoring of the annual budget in collaboration with the Operations Director and other relevant departments.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of financial records and reports for internal monitoring purposes as well as for external audits.
• Monitoring and controlling revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with the budget and identify any deviations.
• Conducting financial analysis and forecasts to assess the organization’s financial performance and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Preparation of financial reports for donors, funding agencies, and other external stakeholders as per requirements and deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance with all tax and legal requirements related to the organization’s financial matters.
• Supporting the organization with administrative tasks as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor or Diploma in Finance, Management, or related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance Experience in a non-profit organization is a must.
• Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Strong organizational skills, good at multi-tasking and flexible.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and Badael values (Respect, Diversity & Integrity).
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Good task prioritization skill with people management skill.
• Positive attitude, Excellent and team-oriented person.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and German, Arabic is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and in Excel particularly.