United Arab Emirates: Finance and Grants Manager, Hedayah, Abu Dhabi

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Act as a point of contact for finance and advise employees on financial procedures and interpretation of financial information.

· Act as a point of contact to any external third-party receiving funds from Hedayah or contracted to Hedayah, including but not limited to Vendors, Auditors, Grantees, Consultants.

· Review and manage the internal financial and accountancy controls of grants to ensure that the grant agreement is adhered to.

· Work closely with the program staff to develop budgets for grants proposals and raise issues affecting financial compliance.

· Work closely with the Director of Administration and Finance to develop and implement financial policies, processes and procedures to maintain effective financial and accounting controls.

· Process and monitor all financial transactions, including accounts receivable and payable, as per the organisation’s policies and procedures, ensuring all expenses are in line with the budget.

· Prepare and monitor the cash flow statements and bank balance in order to meet the financial commitments of the Center.

· Prepare and maintain all financial statements and books of accounts in a timely and accurate manner.

· Monitor the allocated budgets and produce budgetary information to allow effective financial management.

· Prepare and process monthly payroll, ensuring all records are reconciled within the defined standards and procedures.

· Develop and produce financial reports to compile statistics and provide analysis, financial forecasting and planning.

· Liaise with the National Pension Funds to register new employees and process pension payments for UAE National employees.

· Participate in and facilitate external audits to ensure compliance.

· Establish and maintain financial records, ensuring they are maintained accurately and updated on a regular basis for retrieval, reference and audit purposes.

· Maintain and manage petty cash funds in accordance with policies and procedures. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in accordance to the UAE VAT Law

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Master Degree in Accounting, Finance, Project Management (or related field) or similar internationally recognized accounting/auditing certification

· Minimum 5 years’ experience of working in finance and grant management in an international organization and/or International accountancy firms.

· Prior experience of working in an international setting and/or NGOs is a plus

· Knowledge in project management

· Experience and knowledge in financial and accounting systems and software Strong understanding of the applicability and implementation of relevant financial legislation and regulations

KEY SKILLS:

· Leadership

· Managing others

· Strategic thinking

· Decision-making

· Result orientation

· Building relationships

· Teamwork

· Cultural intelligence

· Communication

· Planning and organizing

· Problem-solving

· Presentation Excellent command of written and oral English

Send covering letter and CV to hr@hedayah.ae no later than March 1^st, 2019– Subject of the email should be: Finance and Grants Manager.