Finance Coordinator Palestine

Who We Are Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. Position Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Coordinator position within the Finance department based at Field Office Palestine. - Lead the HA Finance Department, ensuring strong financial management systems and processes. - Coordinate with HA Headquarters and ensure financial integrity. - Ensure funders, donors, suppliers, volunteers, and staff are managed with high financial standards. Note: We will only consider Palestinian candidates. Main Responsibilities Financial Leadership and Compliance: - Ensure compliance with HA policies, GAAP, donor requirements, and local laws. - Prepare accurate financial statements, bank reconciliations, and monthly trial balances. - Develop and implement local financial systems, including payroll and cash management. - Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to senior management. - Stay updated on local laws and serve as a compliance resource. Strategic Budget Management: - Develop and revise budgets with the Programmes Department. - Conduct regular budget reviews to address variances. - Ensure correct application of indirect costs and support services rates Cash Flow and Treasury Management: - Review and analyse quarterly cash forecasts. - Maintain optimal liquidity and manage cash balance systems. - Manage bank accounts and ensure compliance with treasury policies. - Introduce innovative cash management solutions. Bank reconciliation - Ensure bank accounts are managed in accordance with finance and treasury policies. Coordinate the opening and closure of bank accounts and maintain an accurate list of bank signatories. - Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are performed in accordance with the Bank Reconciliation Procedure for all bank accounts and approved bank reconciliation forms are submitted to HQ/Finance on timely basis. - Monitor currency exchange rates and alert management when/if unusual or unexpected changes occur. - Promote efficient and innovative solutions to cash management based on current trends. Such solutions might include electronic banking and mobile banking. Financial Staff Development: - Recruit, train, and develop finance staff. - Provide orientation and ongoing training in financial management practices. - Conduct annual performance appraisals and succession planning. Liaison with Headquarters/ Local Downstream Partners: - Coordinate month-end financial closure and report submission. - Prepare and submit financial reports to HQ, donors, and local authorities. Operational Excellence: - Maintain financial control and due diligence over projects. - Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and document archiving. - Prevent misappropriation of funds and ensure value for money. - Manage accounts payable processes and support external audits. - Review budget versus actual performance with budget holders. - Lead the month-end and year-end financial closing processes and support external audits. NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned Accountabilities; he/she may perform other duties as assigned. Candidate essential criteria Education: - University Degree in Accounting or Masters as First level - Professional qualification in Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) is A Must; any applicant without it, will not be considered Experience: - Minimum of 10 years successful experience in the humanitarian and developmental field & Financial Services - Experience presenting finance to non-finance Skills: - MS Office Suite - Microsoft Business Central a MUST - Quick Books - Excel Languages: Fluent English and Arabic HOW TO APPLY: We are keen to appoint the right person for this position as soon as possible and will be considering applications as they are received. To maximize your opportunity, please submit your CV by clicking the link provided to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and hearing from you. Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station. The Closing Date for this vacancy is November 26, 2026 Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.