FINANCE ASSISTANT

Duty Station: Roving - /Aden/ Marib
Reference Code: CBPF-YEM-25-S-NGO-37875
Contract Type: Fixed-Term – Project-Based
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Reports To: Line Manager
Deadline: 2026/03/14

1.    Position Summary

The Finance Assistant will support financial operations of the CBPF-funded project, ensuring proper bookkeeping, documentation, compliance, and financial tracking in line with donor requirements.

2.    Key Responsibilities

A.    Financial Documentation s Filing

• Maintain organized financial filing system.
• Ensure proper labeling and archiving of vouchers.
• Maintain payment request forms.
• Ensure supporting documents are complete before payment.

B.    Payment Processing Support

• Prepare payment vouchers.
• Verify invoices and receipts.
• Cross-check procurement documentation.
• Assist in cash and bank reconciliation.

C.    Cash-Based Programming Support

• Assist in preparation of FSP payments.
• Verify beneficiary payment lists.
• Support reconciliation of UCT disbursements.
• Maintain payment tracking sheets.

D.    Budget Monitoring Support

• Support tracking of budget utilization.
• Assist in updating expenditure tracking sheets.
• Support burn rate analysis.
• Flag over/under spending to Finance Officer / Line manager.

E.    Financial Reporting Support

• Support preparation of:
  • Monthly Quarter-mid-final financial reports
  • Donor financial annexes
  • Compile financial documentation for audits

F.    Compliance s Internal Control

• Ensure compliance with donor financial procedures.
• Support internal control checks.
• Assist during internal C external audits.
• Ensure segregation of duties principles maintained.

3.    Required Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in finance/accounting.
• Experience with NGO accounting systems preferred. 
• Experience in donor-funded projects (CBPF/YHF preferred).
• Experience supporting cash-based programming financial processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills (formulas required).
• Knowledge of accounting software preferred.
• Ability to perform reconciliations.
• Strong numerical accuracy.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and transparency.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Language

• Fluent Arabic (mandatory).
• Fluent English preferred.