Financial Manager

Job Description

About INTERSOS:

INTERSOS is a humanitarian organisation on the front line of emergencies, bringing assistance to victims of armed conflicts, natural disasters, and extreme exclusion with particular attention to the protection of the most vulnerable people. Since 1992, our humanitarian workers have been helping people affected by humanitarian crises: we provide first aid, food, shelter, medical assistance, and basic goods. We ensure that basic needs, such as education, access to clean water,r and health assistance, are met.

INTERSOS in Iran:

Following the Taliban retaking power in Afghanistan in August 2021, which has created a sudden high influx of Afghan nationals in Iran, INTERSOS decided to assess opportunities to establish its presence in Iran. INTERSOS obtained the approval from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the establishment of its presence in Tehran, Iran, in October-November 2021 and started conducting its joint activities in June 2022. INTERSOS activities in Iran mainly focus on the health/medical sector and how to support the existing health system,m coping with the high number of new refugees and their impacts on local Iranians. In addition, some social activities around people with disabilities and children were linked to the medical activities.

Main Purpose/Job Summary:

Manage and supervise the economic and financial management of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) in compliance with legal obligations and INTERSOS standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable, and transparent information on the use and allocation of resources in the mission.

Tasks/Responsibilities/Duties:

Accounting and Budget:

• Is responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission e.g. cash procedures, bank accounts transactions, receipts and supporting administrative and financial documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, grants, monthly closing process, bank reconciliation and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and compliance to INTERSOS and donors guidelines, financial standards and procedures.
• Is the technical reference for any financial management-related issue: budgeting, direct and indirect cost allocation, donors’ financial reporting, tax compliance, statutory annual audit, and donors’ audit.
• In collaboration with the country finance coordinator, supports the preparation of the annual budget of the mission in line with financial and economic forecast and INTERSOS's applicable requirements (protocols, guidelines, SoPs), ensuring collaboration.
• Support the project/program manager in preparing a no-cost extension and budget revision.
• Supervise the liquidity level of the mission (cash and bank) and report promptly cash-book discrepancies to the country finance coordinator.

Compliance:

• Is responsible for supporting the country finance coordinator in monitoring the economic and financial KPIs of the mission.
• Is responsible for the financial management of donor contracts, preparing and verifying the adequacy of the information and documentation of financial reports (interim and final), and following up and analysing the needs for amendments. Ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Assess the adequacy of supporting documentation for audit (both internal and external).
• Coordinate and supervise the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock, and asset management.
• Guarantee the correct cost allocation onto the grants by using the relevant templates of the protocols.

Liquidity:

• Verify the installment’s release according to the contract and follow up in case of delays.
• Collaborate with project/program managers in updating the financial plan.

Administration:

• Process the payment, guaranteeing the timely monthly transfer of staff’s salaries.
• Supervise and process the payment of tax liabilities and social security.
• Supervise the archiving of supporting documents.

People Management:

• Responsible for ensuring the adequacy in terms of attitude and competence of the staff under his/her supervision, by guaranteeing the correct application and effectiveness of the processes in which they are involved (not applicable for the time being as no staff to be managed).

Requirements:

Work Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least seven years of relevant work experience in Finance positions.

General & Technical Competencies:

• Essential solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualification.
• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, finance DB, and internet).
• People management and development.
• Service orientation.
• Results and quality orientation.
• Behavioural flexibility.
• Commitment to INTERSOS and humanitarian principles.

Regulations:

• Safeguarding commitment.
• Uphold and promote INTERSOS' commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with INTERSOS safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with INTERSOS are as safe as possible.

Equity and Diversity commitment

• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of systemic diversity and cultural differences.
• Ensure that gender equity is addressed in our staffing and programming.

INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should send a CV and motivation letter in English (maximum 1 page) no later than May 17th, 2025.