ABOUT Truth Guardians:
Truth Guardians is a non-profit organisation working in Syria and The Netherlands. The Organization is founded by White Helmets members aiming to provide aid to communities and persons recovering from conflicts and disasters; provide support and orientation to displaced people and communities in hosting communities; support justice, accountability, rule of law, human rights efforts, and international advocacy and research activities.
Truth Guardians is an equal opportunities employer and applications are actively encouraged from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Finance Officer is responsible for managing daily treasury activities, including cash and bank operations, payment processing, and reconciliation. The role ensures that all financial transactions are properly documented, compliant with organizational procedures, and accurately entered into the financial system. The position supports the finance department in maintaining reliable and up-to-date financial records.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
- Duty station:Â Damascus_Syria
- Line manager:Â Finance Senior Officer
- Line management Responsibility:Â N/A
- Full-time/Part-time:Â Full-time
Tasks and activities:
Treasury (Cash & Bank)
- Prepare and process all payments (cash and bank), including suppliers, operational, and salary-related payments, ensuring completeness, accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
- Verify the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all financial and expense-related documents—including procurement, HR, operational, cash, and bank transactions—prior to processing.
- Maintain daily treasury records, including updating the cashbook and bank-book and performing daily cash counts.
- Conduct monthly and yearly bank and cash reconciliations, promptly addressing any discrepancies.
- Enter all approved financial transactions into the financial system with accurate budget coding and correct allocation to cost centers.
- Prepare weekly payment lists and ensure all required supporting documents are properly reviewed and complete.
- Support banking operations, including preparing payment files, initiating transfers, updating bank information, and coordinating with bank representatives as needed.
- Monitor, track, and reconcile all job advances and operational advances, ensuring timely liquidation and proper supporting documentation.
- Maintain an organized document-filing system (hard and soft copies) in accordance with organizational policies and financial procedures.
- Verify that all documentation meets organizational financial policies as well as local legal and regulatory requirements.
General Departmental Support:
- Participate in procurement and tender processes to ensure financial compliance with organizational rules and procedures.
- Assist in audit preparation by providing required documentation and clarifications.
- Support preparation of reconciliation reports with other organizational offices when required.
- Serve as a finance focal point for other departments regarding payments, documentation requirements, and financial procedures.
- Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by the line manager.
Required qualifications: Education, Experience and Competencies:
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in finance and accounting.
- Fluency in Arabic and good in English.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
- Relationship building
Salary and Benefits
The Organization offers a competitive remuneration package including social security and private health insurance.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application form by clicking on this Link and attach your CV and a covering letter explaining your background, suitability for the role and interest in what we do.
Closing date for application: 14 December 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the required job qualifications will be contacted.
Please note that due to the urgency of this position we will review the applications regularly and we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early; the closing date will be upon successful recruitment.
Truth Guardians believes in achieving diversity in its workforce by encouraging all qualified applicants, both male and female, to apply for announced vacancies.
Truth Guardians is committed to its employees, ensuring they are not subject to sexual exploitation or abuse in exchange for the services they provide. Additionally, they are responsible for safeguarding children from harm and abuse, ensuring a safe environment for them. The organization strives to create a secure work environment for everyone, free from any form of harassment, harm, exploitation, or misconduct during work that may undermine the dignity and safety of volunteers and employees.