• Position: Finance officer
• Position Type: Full time.
• Duty Stations: Taiz 
• Duration of Contract: 9 months / The cost of work is lump-sum, non-incapable and the employee liability does not end except with the closure of the project.
• Supervision: Technically to the Finance Manager / Administratively to the Project Manager
• Dateline: 16-08-2026

I.    Background

The Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) is a nonprofit and independent NGO in Yemen .It focuses on improving the quality of Yemeni people’s life through well-planned and comprehensive projects in WASH, education, Food security & livelihood Shelter, CCCM, Protection  ,health and related activities that strengthen underserved communities in all parts of Yemen with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies.
HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people. Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of the Program’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. HDP defines the program’s commitment to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) of vulnerable adults, involving HDP Employees and Related Personnel. In recognition of the special vulnerability of children, also HDP affirms commitment to the welfare and protection from sexual exploitation and all forms of abuse of children, involving HDP employees and related personnel.
Project Accountant will focus on HDP portfolio and will support the Programs & Projects Manager in all relevant financial matters.              

II.    Project Summary :

The School Kitchen Project aims to provide healthy and proper daily school nutrition for male and female students. The project targets 30,000 students across 55 targeted schools in Taiz Governorate (Al-Mudhaffar, Al-Qahirah, and Salah Districts), funded by the World Food Programme (WFP) and implemented in partnership with Hayel Saeed Anam Group (HSA).

III.    Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Finance Manager, and the overall guidance of the Programs & Projects Manager, the Finance Officer, will undertake the following tasks:

•  Review, verify, and audit all financial invoices, supporting documents, purchase requisitions, and contracts to ensure full compliance with HDP financial manuals, donor guidelines, and authorization thresholds.
• Prepare Payment Vouchers (PV), Receipt Vouchers (RV), and Journal Vouchers (JV) accurately with proper account codes, budget lines, donor codes, and activity cost centers into the accounting software (e.g., Onyx Pro).
• Manage daily petty cash operations, conduct periodic and surprise physical cash counts, prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliation statements, and monitor safe liquidity levels.
• Track and record local currency exchange rate fluctuations daily (Sana'a vs. Aden rates), analyze foreign exchange gains/losses, and maintain proper financial documentation for currency conversions.
• Assisting the CFO and Project Manager in reviewing Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reports, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions to prevent budget overruns or under-spending, to be completed by the 10th of the current month for the previous month.
• Participate as an active finance representative in procurement committees, vendor selection, bid evaluations, and review supply contracts to ensure financial integrity and cost realism.
• Calculate, deduct, and remit statutory taxes (payroll tax, commercial withholding tax) and social security contributions to relevant Yemeni government authorities within prescribed legal deadlines.
• Prepare comprehensive interim and final financial liquidation reports for project activities, ensuring timely submission of supporting documents to donors and HQ.
• Maintain a structured, safe, and easily retrievable physical and digital archiving system for all financial records, vouchers, and contracts to ensure immediate readiness for internal and external audits.
• Enforce anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) policies across all financial transactions, reporting any suspicious activities immediately.
• Submitting financial plans and reports (weekly/monthly), as well as the final report, to the Project Manager and the Chief Financial Officer.
• Perform any other financial, administrative, or operational tasks assigned by the Finance Manager to support project goals.
   
• مراجعة وتدقيق الفواتير والوثائق المؤيدة وطلبات الشراء والعقود للتأكد من اكتمالها ومطابقتها للائحة المالية للمنظمة، اشتراطات المانح، وصلاحيات التوقيع المعتمدة.
• إعداد سندات الصرف، سندات القبض، وقيود اليومية بدقة مع مراعاة الترميز المحاسبي الصحيح، بنود الموازنة، أكواد المانحين، ومراكز التكلفة في النظام المحاسبي (أونكس برو).
• إدارة العهدة النقدية اليومية، إجراء الجرد الدوري والمفاجئ للصندوق، إعداد مذكرة تسوية الحسابات البنكية والنقدية شهرياً، ومتابعة حدود السيولة الآمنة.
• متابعة وتسجيل تقلبات أسعار صرف العملات المحلية والأجنبية بشكل يومي (أسعار صنعاء وعدن)، وتحليل الأرباح والخسائر الناتجة عن الصرف وتوثيقها رسمياً.
• مساعدة المدير المالي ومدير المشروع في مراجعة تقارير الموازنة مقابل المنصرف الفعلي (BVA)، تحديد الانحرافات، وتوصية المعالجات لتجنب تجاوز البنود أو نقص الإنفاق وذلك قبل تاريخ 10من الشهر الحالي فيما يخص الشهر السابق.
• المشاركة كعضو مالي في لجان المشتريات، تحليلات العروض، وتحليل الأسعار، ومراجعة عقود الموردين ومقدمي الخدمات لضمان سلامة الإجراءات واقعية التكاليف.
• احتساب واقتطاع وتوريد الضرائب القانونية (ضريبة المرتبات، ضريبة المهن والأرباح) واشتراكات التأمينات الاجتماعية للجهات الحكومية المعنية وفق المواعيد القانونية.
• إعداد تقارير التصفية المالية المرحلية والنهائية لأنشطة المشروع، وضمان تقديم كافة المؤيدات المالية في المواعيد المحددة للمانح والمركز الرئيسي.
• إنشاء وصيانة نظام أرشفة ورقي وإلكتروني آمن ومنظم لجميع السندات والوثائق المالية والعقود، بما يضمن الجاهزية التامة لعمليات التدقيق الداخلي والخارجي.
• تطبيق سياسات مكافحة الاحتيال، الفساد، ومكافحة غسل الأموال (AML/CFT) في جميع المعاملات المالية، والإبلاغ الفوري عن أي معاملات مشبوهة.
• رفع الخطط والتقارير المالية (اسبوعية/شهرية) وكذلك التقرير النهائي لمدير المشروع والمدير المالي
• أداء أي مهام مالية أو إدارية أو تشغيلية أخرى يكلفه بها المدير المالي لدعم تحقيق أهداف المشروع.

Core Competencies:  

• High Integrity & Accountability: Absolute commitment to financial transparency, ethical conduct, HDP values, and PSEA regulations.
• Precision & Quality Focus: Meticulous attention to numerical detail, error detection, and consistency in documentation.
• NGO Financial Rules & Compliance: Deep understanding of international NGO donor requirements (WFP, UN, USAID) and Yemeni financial laws.
• Stress Management & Problem Solving: Ability to work efficiently under tight reporting deadlines and in complex field environments.
• Effective Communication: Excellent negotiation, team coordination, and professional bilingual reporting skills.

Functional Competencies:

• Basic Accounting Knowledge: Good understanding of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping, and cash management.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with computerized accounting systems (Onyx Pro) and office applications.
• Teamwork & Flexibility: Ability to work cooperatively under pressure in a field environment and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safeguarding,PSEA, non-discrimination,And diversity  

I.    Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Sciences, or Business Administration from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional financial experience with INGOs/LNGOs in Yemen, specifically in donor-funded humanitarian projects.
• Proficiency in ERP accounting software (Onyx Pro, SoftPhone). Advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, financial formulas).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Yemeni Income Tax Law, Labor Law, Social Security rules, and local procurement guidelines.
• Full fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.