Turkey: International Finance Specialist / Chief of Finance Section

Organization: Gopa Worldwide Consultants
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

****Background:****

The Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) is a multi-donor trust fund that was established in September 2013 to finance recovery and rehabilitation activities aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people affected by the conflict.

The governance structure of the Fund consists of a Steering Board that defines overall Fund strategic direction and policies, a Management Committee that decide on funding proposals and a robust Management Unit (MU), responsible for running of the Fund from initiation, vetting and submission of project proposals, procurement on behalf of some Syrian Implementing Entities some, to subsequent monitoring of progress and reporting of results and outcomes. The MU is currently registered in Turkey as SRTF Management A.S. (Syria Inc.) A Director General (DG) and a Chief Operating Officer (COO) lead the MU.

****Key Responsibilities of the Finance Section Head:****

Under the management of the DG and the direct supervision of the COO, the incumbent will:

• Lead the financial administration, budgeting and financial planning of the Fund;
• Ensure the Fund’s financial system and records are maintained in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and monitors the use of all funds;
• Ensure the preparation of the Fund’s various financial reporting obligations with accuracy and to specific deadlines;
• Ensure timely submission of disbursement requests to the Trustee;
• Identify and manage the implementation a proper accounting / financial solution.
• Manage cash flow (including accounts/payable) and analyzes future trends and forecasts requirements;
• Produce the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports of the SRTF;
• Establish the accounting system and reporting of Syria Inc. that is compliant with the Turkish corporate laws, and in close coordination with the appointed CPA.
• Produce the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports of the Syria Inc.
• Manage the Bank reconciliation for all bank accounts on monthly basis;
• Liaise with auditors in the conduct audit activities;
• Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
• Supervise finance staff;
• Oversee the training of Implementing Entities in SRTF financial reporting procedures; and
• Assure full compliance with the SRTF Framework Agreement’s provisions related to fraud and corruption, UN, EU and donors embargo-rules and sanctions, money laundering and related Actions.

Framework of the assignment:

Start a.s.a.p., not later than 01.11.2014

Duration Up to 34 months, latest until end of August 2017

Long term freelance contract.

How to apply:

Please kindly send your application via email including your CV (EU Format preferred) until 10th of October to:

Email: Juergen.Paulussen@gopa.de

Jürgen Paulussen

Project Coordinator

GOPA Consultants

Infrastructure Development Division

Hindenburgring 18

61348 Bad Homburg

Germany

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