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Position: Country Finance Officer

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINE: 
Please send your CV to rawan.masadeh@jrs.net only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Please mention the position “J01 Country Finance Officer" in your email subject
otherwise the application will not be accepted.

POSITION DEALINE: 14 March 2020
CONTACT PERSON NAME: Rawan Masadeh
CONTACT PERSON POSITION: Country Human Resources Officer
CONTACT PERSON EMAIL: rawan.masadeh@jrs.net

General Purpose of the Position
The main objective of the position is to carry out all the financial matters in the Country, which
include preparing annual budgets, performing the accounting, managing the grants, and working
for the audit.

Main Responsibilities of the Position
1. Administers country finances and guarantees that the projects have the necessary
funds in their accounts to be able to function.
2. Prepares “Budget versus Income” (BvI) and updates it on monthly basis. Shares the
BvI with Projects & Regional Accounting Officer.
3. Produces accurate monthly financial reports (reconciliations and discrepancies), and
inputs accounting data into the accounting system (Front-end); ensuring their
transmission to Regional Office on time.
4. Draws up Cash forecast (monthly) and sends it to Regional Office. Draws up cash
flow sheets for Country Office and Projects.
5. Performs country office and projects accounting and deals with routine financial
queries.
6. Ensures that cash, cash equivalents, and financial records are safeguarded and
properly utilized in the country office and projects.
7. Ensures regular reconciliation of accounts.
8. Oversees the documentation and recording of all income and expense transactions for
every project, and verifies and correctly maintains procedures, such as payments and
other day-to-day financial transactions.
9. Ensures financial accounting complies with JRS policies, procedures and local legal
requirements (taxes, social security, insurance where applicable).
10. Reviews and checks:
 Vouchers (numbered and aligned with the system).
 Reconciliations (weekly): banks, suppliers, cash, front-ends from projects.
 Bank reconciliations (monthly) & cash withdrawals processing.
11. Ensures that all supporting documents are provided.
12. Follows up and checks mistakes and gaps to be corrected.
13. Ensures that all documents are duly and properly filed and archived and follows up on
procurement with the Country Logistics and Procurement Officer.
14. Prepares checks, bank transfers, in addition to cash disbursements to staff &
suppliers.
15. Revises and approves the monthly payroll in coordination with the Country HR
Officer.
16. Social Security & Ministry of Finance:
 Ensures timely preparation, declaration & payment of Income Tax on salaries &
Social Security.
 Ensures, along with the HR Officer, the proper completion of registration and
withdrawal of staff from Social Security.
 Prepares required tax & Social Security reports to tax authorities.
17. Develops and updates country financial policies in consultation with the Regional
Office.
18. Collaborates with the Country Director and Project Directors and assists them with
the preparation of Annual Budgets for Project Proposals.
19. Assists the Country Director in the preparation of Project Audits and Annual Audit
(cf. Audit Checklist).
20. Prepares the appropriate documentation and attends any financial audit or control
session.
21. Assists and counsels the Country Director and the Country Human Resources Officer
in recruiting and hiring JRS staff for the finance/administration department.
22. Trains new accountants and administrators. Provides technical support to Project staff
(Project Directors, Bookkeepers/ Accountants and Administrators).      
23. Communicates regularly with the Regional Finance Officer, informing him/her on all
major issues and developments in financial operations within the country.
24. Ensures prompt execution of other tasks that are within the ambit of the position as
requested by the Country Director or his/her nominee.

Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
25. Compassion and commitment for refugees and other displaced persons
26. A university degree in Commerce Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field
27. Minimum of 2 professional years of experience in the field
28. Demonstrated strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills
29. Knowledge of English and Arabic both written and spoken is required
30. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
31. Ability to write and edit reports under deadlines
32. Ability to work in multicultural environment
33. Ability to perform under pressure, work independently and respect deadlines
34. Previous work experience in Jordan is an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Attributes
1. Good communication and interpersonal skills
2. Strong organizational and team working skills
3. Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
4. Experience in training
5. Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
6. Highly motivated, reliable and hardworking
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