Job Description
Position: Finance Officer
Location: Aden
Administrative supervisor: Finance Manager
Reference: 26-11
Duration: Till December 31, 2026, renewable based on fund availability
& performance
ABOUT ADRA: The Adventist Development and Relief
Agency is an independent, humanitarian agency established for the specific
purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief.
ADRA Yemen pursue a mission of changing the world by uplifting one life
at a time. ADRA International serves over 100 countries and is present in Yemen
since 1995. Its programs are supported by various country-based and
international donors. It has presence in different Governorates in Yemen
responding to 6 areas of humanitarian sectors. ADRA Yemen is undertaking
programs in Yemen in the fields of health, nutrition, WASH, food security,
livelihoods, and protection.
Safeguarding:
ADRA Yemen organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of adults at risks and children in the targeted communities, as well as the
welfare of all ADRA Yemen representatives. ADRA Yemen expects the post holder
to adhere to and share this commitment.
All necessary measures for safer recruitment would be required including thorough
background checks.
SUMMARY:
Actively participates in the financial operations of the organization and
ensures timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash
management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc. Responsible for
entering financial information in the accounting system and maintaining all
financial records for projects and for the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Financial management
a) For purchase request, assist Procurement team to identify
authorization levels, budget availability, budget line on which the expense is
to be allocated.
b) Check all Procurement and Logistics documents (PRs, Quotations, Quotations
analysis, POs, and contracts before submitting to the Finance Manager/Finance
Coordinator or ADCOM.
c) Ensure coherence between orders, quotations/offers, purchase orders, call
for tender documentation, procurement memo, contract, invoices, receipts,
works/services completion certificates.
d) Check the receiver’s ability to endorse payment.
e) Thoroughly review support documentation before posting to ensuring full
compliance with ADRA Yemen and donor’s procedures.
f) Verify that all documents are correctly translated, and receipt are pasted
on A4 paper.
g) Ensure that hard copy documents meet the ADRA Yemen’s standard for documents
as per the approved policies.
h) Ensure all financial transactions are in line with the approved budget line
items and complete budget codes.
i) Ensure, in coordination with the relevant project staff, that project /
program expenditures are incurred consistent with grant agreements and grant
budgets.
j) Conduct weekly cash counts with the Finance Assistant and month end cash
counts with the Finance Manager.
k) Recalculate expenditure reports submitted confirming accuracy and completeness.
l) In case the Finance Coordinator is absent, monitor and analyze general
ledger accounts to initiate and achieve corrective action.
m) Participate in establishing financial criteria, identifying vendors to be
approached, evaluating financial criteria and vendors selection through the
tender process in compliance with ADRA policies and procedures.
2. Accounting
a) Make sure donors are invoiced on time or debit memos are prepared and sent
on time.
b) Prepare Budget upload sheet.
c) Ensure monthly journal entries are prepared and posted in a timely manner.
d) Prepare the Sunplus upload sheets for accuracy and correctness before
submission for review and upload to the Sun Plus accounting software.
e) Prepare all monthly reconciliations and adjusting entries, ensuring no
outstanding entries more than 90 days.
3. Reporting
a) Coordinate with the finance team in the field to ensure timeliness of
reporting.
b) Prepare project financial statements after all posting is complete for
review and submission.
c) Compile monthly financial reports and required donor reports.
d) Contact with Accounting Service in main office, prepare commitment lists
every month for financial obligations already submitted but not captured in the
Financial Statement.
4. Cash Management
a) Ensure project bank accounts has sufficient funds by preparing funds
requests to replenish the project bank accounts.
b) Prepare Cash flow forecast.
c) Prepare and follow-up commitments and payments on a timely basis.
d) Receive bi-monthly cash count reports for filing or verification by
Compliance or Finance Manager.
e) Ensure Monthly Statutory payments (income tax, social security, etc.) and
returns are done regularly in a timely manner.
f) Work closely with HR departments and finance assistants for transmitting of
monthly salaries to staff.
5. Communication
a) Check the official e-mails daily.
b) Respond to queries from suppliers and colleagues in a timely manner.
6. Audit
a) Fully responsible for audit preparation, field visits if
necessary, and work with the auditors until completion of audit.
b) Prepare all necessary information for internal or external audits.
7. Inventory
a) Maintains in close collaboration with
procurement/logistics team project list of assets/inventories with all the
relevant details.
b) In charge of project close out/year end procedures.
8. Other responsibilities
a) Assign duties, supervise, train and line manage the
Finance Assistants.
b) Provide training and assistance to new users of the Sun plus accounting
software and give continuous support for them.
c) Ensure documents are scanned and forwarded/received to the head office on
the agreed dates.
d) Ensures proper filing and archiving of journal vouchers, reconciliations,
and other finance documents.
e) Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
f) Adhere to the organization’s safeguarding framework, including Protection
from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child protection, anti-harassment,
and ethical conduct policies, ensuring alignment with international standards
(e.g., Core Humanitarian Standard, UN CRC).
g) Promptly report safeguarding concerns or violations through designated
channels, maintain confidentiality, and participate in mandatory safeguarding
training to uphold a safe, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s
in finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking or any related Social Sciences
Certification or accreditation (CPA, CFA, AICPA, etc.) is an added
advantage.
- At
least 3 years of progressive employment in accounting or finance
positions.
- Willingness
and flexibility to work as part of a team.
- Social
and cultural understanding.
- Good
numeric comprehension.
- Computer
literate with very good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet
and email software programs.
- Fluent
in English required.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention
to detail and accuracy.
- Planning
and organizing.
- Have
an experience with ADRA is preferable and add value.
ADRA’S VALUES:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values:
- Connected
- Courageous
- Compassionate
How to Apply
- The
deadline for receiving applications is Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Interested
candidates are requested to submit their application by CLICKING HERE
- Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Submit
only one application per position.
- Females
are encouraged to apply.