Title: Finance Officer – Coordination Yemen

The job description complements the standard function description. It should not exceed 1 page in length, and should provide details of the job's context, missions and/or specific skills.

Job attached to the Function(s) (max 2): 

Contextualisation

• Position based in Aden with overall responsibility for the Yemen program (coordination).
• This position reports directly to the Finance Manager (Line Manager).
• This position uses HI's accounting and financial software, Navision and BFF.

Missions / responsibilities

The missions and responsibilities assigned to this position correspond to those outlined in the “Finance Officer” job function. However, considering the size and structure of the Yemen program’s finance department, the scope of certain duties is broader—and in some cases exceeds—the standard job function. Among these additional expectations:

1.    Audit Management

• Responsible for internal and external audits, including providing all required explanations and documentation following FM approval.

Note: These responsibilities may be adjusted depending on whether the program has a Risk & Compliance Manager.

2.    Cash Flow Monitoring

• Responsible for overseeing cash flow and ensuring the timely supply of funds to the bases, according to the needs reported and validated by the Finance Manager (FM).

3.    Departmental Support

• Provide support to colleagues within the finance department, as needed, based on departmental priorities and workload.

Other competencies

• Familiar with learning software (NAVISION & BFF/WORKDAY).
• Skills in internal control and auditing.
• Knowledge of international accounting rules and specific to the humanitarian sector.
• Knowledge of donor rules (ECHO, INTPA, FCDO, CDCS, BMZ…).
• To be familiar with HI's strategy, operation and organisation.
• Mastering the management tools specific to the business and analysing and processing accounting and financial information.
• Mastering the expenditure commitment/internal control and accounting archiving process.

Time Schedule:

The working hours are the following: Sunday to Thursday – 8.00 to 4.30 (with 30 minutes lunch break). Note that the working time can go up to 48 hours per week (according to the local labor law) if it is required by the volume of activities and by the line manager

Confidentiality Clause

As the position is involved in sensitive topics, he/ she must observe absolute discretion within and outside the organization.  
Any breach of the above-mentioned responsibilities, of the Conditions of Engagement may be sanctioned by a written warning or immediate dismissal if appropriate

Job Condition

• The salary will be defined according to HI’s existing salary scale
• Based in Aden, with frequent movements in the field and other bases.
• 30 days leave/year + benefits (transport allowance, health insurance, life insurance)
• The working hours are the following: 8:00 to 16:30 (with 30 minutes lunch break) from Sunday to Thursday.
• Note that working time can go up to 48 hours per week (according to the Yemen labor law) if it is required by the volume of activities and by the line manager.