Senior Finance Coordinator

Job Title: Senior Finance Coordinator

Position Summary:
As a key member of the Country Program Senior Management Team, the Senior Finance Coordinator provides essential financial leadership and management to ensure that the country program is equipped with the necessary financial infrastructure and systems. This role supports the strategic vision and mission of the organization by overseeing financial operations, compliance, and strategic planning. Based in Jordan, the Senior Finance Coordinator will report to both the Country Director and the Regional Finance Director for MENA.

Key Areas of Accountability:

1. Strategic Planning & Analysis:
- Provide financial information to support decision-making in alignment with IRC, Regional, and Country Program strategies.
- Analyze and report on the overall financial health of the country program to the Country Director and Senior Management Team (SMT).
- Contribute to and provide feedback on the development of the Country Program’s Strategic Annual Plan.

2. Controllership:
- Ensure compliance with IRC and donor policies and procedures for all in-country practices.
- Establish and enforce in-country finance procedures to supplement global policies.
- Monitor financial activities and advise the Country Director on performance issues, internal controls, and financial management.
- Oversee timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage finance department activities and schedules to meet financial reporting requirements and deadlines.
- Develop and oversee reporting formats for managing country operations and grant expenditures.
- Direct the preparation and approval of donor financial reports, ensuring review by the Country Director and Regional Controller before submission.
- Facilitate internal and external audits and ensure regular internal control reviews.
- Protect the country’s assets (cash, inventory, fixed assets) through strict enforcement of internal control policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local government financial requirements and align with legal and tax obligations.
- Serve as the principal liaison with IRC HQ on all finance-related matters.

3. Training & Staff Management:
- Define and manage finance department roles and responsibilities, ensuring job descriptions are up-to-date.
- Recruit, develop, and retain qualified finance staff, ensuring comprehensive performance reviews and career development plans.
- Develop and implement a training program for finance staff and provide technical support to non-finance staff on accounting, reporting, and internal controls.

4. Treasury:
- Supervise bank relations and account activities, including negotiating fees, interest, and currency exchange rates.
- Review and approve monthly bank account and cash reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate cash forecasts for future spending and ensure appropriate balances are maintained.
- Develop and implement strategies to minimize foreign exchange exposure.
- Oversee the collection of receivables.

5. Budget/Forecast:
- Oversee the preparation and revision of grant proposal budgets, providing guidance on costing and budget creation.
- Prepare and maintain the country’s annual operating budget, ensuring cost coverage and regular updates.
- Present and review actual to budget expenditures with the Country Director and program managers.

Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or Finance required. CPA or a Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
- Experience: Extensive experience in development and/or humanitarian response, with at least five years in Jordan. Minimum of five years in a managerial finance role.
- Skills:
- Extensive experience with computerized accounting systems and standard spreadsheet/database programs (e.g., SUN System, Vision).
- Proficiency in written and verbal English.
- Ability to proactively identify, communicate, and solve potential problems.
- Effective in a complex work environment, setting priorities, and managing competing demands.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively in a diverse environment.
- Commitment to staff training and development with effective facilitation skills.