Finance officer

Finance officer JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Job information Job Title Finance officer Department finance Reporting to Ceo Location Sana’a Contract Duration 6 months Announcing Date 29/10/2026 Announcement Closing Date 05/11/2026 Job Description Overall objective To oversee the financial management and control of the assigned projects, supervise the Project Accountant, monitor budgets and cash requirements, review financial transactions and reporting, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable financial procedures. Tasks and Responsibilities · Supervise and review the work of the Project Accountant, including transaction records, supporting documents, reconciliations, and periodic financial reports. · Monitor project budgets, expenditure, burn rates, forecasts, and funding availability; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions. · Review payment requests, advances, settlements, payroll inputs, and field activity costs for eligibility, accuracy, supporting evidence, and delegated approvals. · Oversee cash and bank management, review reconciliations and outstanding balances, and monitor project liquidity and payment schedules. · Prepare or review monthly financial statements, budget-versus-actual reports, cash forecasts, and donor financial reports within required deadlines. · Coordinate with program, logistics, HR, and field teams to ensure that financial documentation and expenditures are consistent with approved activities and procurement procedures. · Oversee the financial documentation and verification of approved health and nutrition project payments, including activity-related allowances and operational costs, in coordination with relevant teams. · Maintain effective financial controls, segregation of duties, complete audit trails, and secure filing of financial records; identify and escalate irregularities promptly. · Support donor verifications, spot checks, internal and external audits, and follow up on agreed financial recommendations. · Provide practical financial guidance and coaching to the Project Accountant and project teams, and report significant financial risks to the line manager. Required Profile Required Qualification and Skills · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline. · At least 5 years of relevant financial management or accounting experience, including experience supervising or reviewing accounting work. · Practical experience managing financial reporting, cash forecasts, advances, and expenditure verification. · Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports. · Proven supervisory, coordination, problem-solving, and deadline-management skills, with high standards of integrity and confidentiality. · Good written and spoken Arabic and English; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-finance teams · .Good written and spoken Arabic and English; strong report-writing and communication skills.

How to Apply - Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to complete the online application form through the link below: https://forms.gle/XMw8znWcnYpim7wPA - Applicants must complete all required fields and upload their CV, cover letter, and relevant certificates through the application form. - Only applications respecting these criteria will be considered. Do not apply unless you meet minimum application requirements or you will not be considered. - Only short-listed candidates will be contacted