Finance Assistant-National

- Context

Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with
communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater
resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.
Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and
the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education
and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is
evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

- Job Description
Relief International is an alliance of four organizations with one shared mission, comprised of Relief
International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief InternationalEurope, which operate under a one-team concept under a single senior leadership team.
- Job Profile
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager, the primary responsibility of the Finance
assistant is to liaise regularly with Country Mission Damascus focus but also engagement with all
other field locations, assist in books closing, accounts are properly reconciled, receivables and
payable schedules are up to date; the Finance assistant will be responsible for all matters related
to Payments in Damascus, would liaise with the CPA, local tax and other authorities, Banks and
alternative providers to ensure daily operations of Finance Department in Damascus are properly
and timely functioning in respect to local regulations and organizational and donor requirements.
- Key Responsibilities
Accounting :

• Support accounting entries and financial processes for Damascus office and conduct daily
posting.
• Booking Damascus office and staff payments on time.
• Support monthly finance closing– Damascus level on time.
• Establish a good tracking system for advances and for all prepayments and ensure that
clearance of advance payments is made on time.
• Record payment vouchers daily in the cash and bank sub-journals and later in the NetSuite
system.
Payments and Reporting :
• Collaborate with the Banks and other providers to ensure that queries related to payments
are timely resolved (return payments, under/over payments of staff, suppliers and
contractors incorrect account details etc).
• Verify Damascus office expenses, expats allowances, travel claims and other cash
payments.
• Process expats monthly salary advances and housing allowances payment in light of RI
policies and appropriately book in NetSuite system
• Perform daily cash count and update status of bank book.
• Support payroll payment processing of Damascus office staff.
• Maintain custody of the office petty cash fund and make daily payments of approved
transactions.
• Ensure cash liquidity is maintained at proper levels and request funding timely through RRFs
• Support Field locations with Payroll Processing (including payment request, processing,
execution of payments, uploading into different platforms/databases, booking of expenses)
• Assist Finance Compliance Specialist on the CPA, governmental requirements and reporting.
Filing, Retention and Audit Readiness
• Maintain full computerized and up-to-date filing system for the Damascus office in the
Accounting System - Netsuite and Box / SharePoint for audit ready purposes.
• Prepare photocopies and/or scans of vouchers and other supporting documents as required
for the monthly reporting package to HQ Finance.
• Support with Audit missions by sharing the support documents for audit sample
Other
• Occasionally travel to Country Field or other locations for gap filling of finance staff.
• Perform other duties as required.
Safeguarding
• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the
vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into
contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.
Behavior and Conduct
• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the
values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact
the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns
. Person Specification
Skills, knowledge and expertise required for the role.
Essential criteria
• University degree in accountancy, finance or business management. CMA/ACCA and other
accountancy qualifications are desirable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in Finance or Accounting department in INGOs is
preferred
• Good Excel skills.
• Good communicator, detail oriented, team player
• Experience of working on computerized accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, Sun system, ERP
and etc.).
• Experience of working in USAID/UN and ECHO funded projects.
RI Values :
Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as
well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity
• Sustainability

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

March 31, 2026.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.