Finance Officer, Finance
Location: POSITION TYPE: Local Hire This position is being advertised contingent upon award; while the recruitment process will proceed as part of organizational preparedness, no formal offer will be extended until funding is confirmed • Good communication and coordination skills. required.
Gaza
Palestine, State of
POSITION TITLE: Finance Officer
DIVISION: Finance
REPORTS TO: Finance Coordinator
HR (Human Resources) WILL DETERMINE FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 65-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations for the funded projects in Gaza under the supervision of the Finance Coordinator. The position ensures accurate processing of payments, proper documentation, and compliance with Project HOPE financial procedures and donor requirements. The Finance Officer provides operational finance support to program and operations teams in a complex humanitarian environment.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payments and Transfers
Ensure all payments are processed timely and in compliance with Project HOPE’s internal procedures and donor regulations.
Verify that financial transactions meet national tax laws and coordinate with relevant authorities or advisors as needed.
Ensure all disbursements are supported with complete and compliant documentation.
Coordinate proper fund transfers from HQ or donors to the country office.
Liaise with vendors and service providers regarding invoicing and payment processing.
Ensure timely deduction and remittance of all statutory obligations.
Accounting and Financial Documentation
Maintain accurate and updated financial records using appropriate accounting systems.
Update cashbooks daily to reflect actual bank and cash balances in all currencies.
Reconcile all bank accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Maintain a clear and organized filing system for all financial documents.
Record procurement transactions with full supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and internal control.
Support internal and external audit processes, including prompt responses to audit queries.
Ensure transactions comply with donor regulations and internal financial policies.
Budget Monitoring and Financial Reporting
Support program teams with regular budget follow-up and expenditure tracking after project initiation.
Ensure expenditures align with approved project budgets and donor requirements.
Prepare and maintain budget control and tracking tools for ongoing monitoring.
Submit accurate and timely financial reports, including donor financial reports, monthly statements, pipelines, and cash projections.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reconciliations when required.
Program and Grant Support
Assist program staff with daily financial operations and guidance on financial procedures.
Ensure all required preapprovals are obtained before committing any expenses.
Coordinate with the logistics and program teams to ensure expenditure remains within approved budgets.
Maintain accurate records for program, grant, and contract expenditures.
Collaborate with sub-grantee finance staff to support compliance and reporting standards.
Other Duties
Participate in internal coordination meetings when needed.
Ensure proper use of financial systems and adherence to internal financial controls.
Carry out additional finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Coordinator or senior leadership.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in NGO or humanitarian settings.
• Basic understanding of donor-funded project finance.
• Experience with vouchers, payments, and accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Work environment:
Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions.
Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.
Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”
Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.