Deputy Director of Finance Department

Saint Andrew's Refugee Services, Cairo
Vacancy Announcement: Deputy Director of Finance Department
Founded in ‎1979, StARS is a refugee service provider in central Cairo that
works to enhance the quality of life for refugees and vulnerable migrants
through five broad program areas: education, psychosocial, legal, community
outreach and unaccompanied youth and children support services. We provide
high-quality services meeting the unaddressed needs of refugees, and we
provide a safe and inclusive space for displaced people to come together as a
community. We work for refugees, with refugees, to make rights recognition a
reality.
StARS' Mission: Driven by a commitment to justice and fairness, StARS works as
displaced people and for displaced people to respect human dignity and enhance
quality of life.
StARS' Vision: Displaced people lead in the creation and implementation of
responses to different forms of migration to establish safe, just, welcoming,
and inclusive communities globally.
We serve people from many places, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Somalia,
South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
To learn more please visit our website: www.stars-egypt.org or our Facebook
page https://www.facebook.com/standrewsrefugeeservices?fref=ts
Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Deputy Director of Finance will
support the development and implementation of StARS financial systems,
financial program reporting and provide advice to programs on their financial
systems. The Deputy Director of Finance will ensure that appropriate finance
systems are maintained, that all procedures and controls are implemented and
that all transactions are properly accounted for.
Responsibilities
All duties are carried out under the supervision of the Director of Finance.
Finance
Manage the monthly operational budget with the Director of Finance and the
Accountant.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, budget amendments and other
financial documents as requested by the Director of Finance.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and reports
Manage audit undertaken and implementation of audit recommendations.
Provide support to other Departments in financial matters and work closely
with them to ensure that financial information is accurate and up to date.
Administration and Financial management
Monitor actual expenditure versus budgets.
Continue to develop improvements in the future systems and financial controls.
Promote good team work and cooperation between finance and programs.
Provide support to programs in all financial matters.
Ensure program staffs are trained in relevant aspects of financial
managements.
To take an active role in making decisions as a member of the Executive
Leadership Team Procurement Sub-Committee.
Other duties as assigned.
Staffing and human resources
To provide supervision, support, and line management to the Finance Department
staff.
To implement disciplinary measures as appropriate and when needed and
participate in or oversee internal investigations as required.
To continue development and implementation of StARS' human resources policies,
procedures, and practices in particular when it comes to a staff database.
In consultation with the Director of Finance, recruit, interview, and select
senior staff.
To ensure necessary staffing is in place for effective implementation of
projects.
To ensure all staff members receive appropriate training and professional
development.
Skills and Qualifications:
Advanced degree in accounting or finance; several years of experience in
finance; spoken and written Arabic and English, excellent mathematical skills;
leadership skills; management experience; integrity; honesty; understanding of
data privacy standards; exceptional communication skills, both written and
verbal; thorough understanding of NGOs' principles and practices; superior
attention to detail; organizational skills; planning skills; problem-solving
skills; research skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills; computer
skills; multi-tasking skills.
Working Hours: The Deputy Director of Finance is expected to be at work for ‎40
hours per week, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, from Sunday to Thursday.
Longer hours, evening and weekend work are sometimes necessary. Work will be
conducted both in StARS premises and also in refugee communities and centers.
Supervised by: Director of Finance Department
Salary: ‎14,600 EGP/month, rising to ‎16,200 EGP/month following successful
completion three-month probationary period. Plus ‎4,020 EGP/year Health
Coverage and ‎100 EGP/month Saving Scheme Contribution upon completion of
probationary period.
Additional official benefits as stipulated in StARS Staff Handbook Guidelines.
This position is subject to a three-month probationary period, at which time
the employee's performance will be reviewed and probation may be extended.
Closing date for applications: ‎30 December ‎2022
Anticipated Starting date: As soon as possible
How to apply
To apply: Please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
Using the subject line "Deputy Director of Finance Department". All
applications should provide contact information of two professional/academic
references (referees will only be contacted after interviews).
Note:Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.