Remote Job Opportunity as a Regional Finance Officer at MENA Region at Internews

Internews is seeking a Regional Finance Officer to support the Middle East and North Africa program management unit (MENA PMU). You will support projects in the MENA region and work in close coordination with Project Directors/Managers and HQ to ensure the application of logistics and program support systems and processes. You will also support administrative activities to assist in the development and delivery of programs, in line with established program plans and objectives. Ultimately, this job will be based in the MENA region. Depending upon location, you may have the opportunity to work fully in-office, fully remote, or partially remote (in-office 2-3 days per week, and remote 2-3 days per week). Note: There are locations in which Internews is not able to support fully remote work.

You will be responsible for:

• Enters MENA-related paments for IEU and IUS projects into ERP.
• Reviews invoices, expense reimbursements, advance requests, and payment requests, including review for proper coding and approvals.
• Assists the MENA Regional Accounting team in maintaining leave balances (vacation, sick, and holiday) for all full-time MENA PSCs.
• Supports MENA Regional Accountant with onboarding of new office Finance staff on ERP and accounting policies and procedures.
• Supports project teams with the administration of participant stipends, honorarium payments, and fellowships to ensure compliance.
• Liaises with program managers within the portfolio and other departments as required.
• Inventory tracking and disposition in ERP; coordinates with project and HQ accounting teams.
• Significant communication and interaction with program staff and HQ Accounting, Human Resources, and Grants & Contracts departments.
• Supports RFM and BO with onboarding of new office finance, operations, and program staff, orienting them to ERP and accounting policies and procedures for both IEU and IEUS.
• Reconciles monthly credit cards for PMU management staff.
• Other duties as requested.

You must have:

• Relevant University degree in Finance, Business, or another relevant area of study OR equivalent lived/professional experience.
• From 3 to 5 years of relevant experience; international experience with USG or European funding is preferred.
• Be a solution-oriented, proactive problem solver.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, reliability, and good time management skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues in different time zones.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well with others, meet deadlines, and respond to changes in priorities.
• Experience making complex travel arrangements.
• Ability to travel to support meetings and conferences as needed.
• Proven interpersonal and networking skills with international organizations and donors.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Arabic and/or French.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply soon.
• This is a limited-duration position, with an expected end date of December 2023. This position may be extended, contingent upon the availability of funding.

About Internews:

Internews, an international nonprofit organization, operates with administrative centers in California, Washington DC, London and Paris, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and North America.

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