Internal/External Advert
Finance Assistant
40 hrs per week – Fixed Term - 12 months
Estimated start date: ASAP
Based in Jerusalem
Deadline for Application 4th January 2025
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The Role
To support the finance team in all stages of operational financial management. Responsible for finance administration tasks. Supporting the implementation of organisational finance policies and initiatives and maintaining organisational finance standards in all processes.
We are looking for someone who has:
BA in Accounting
3 years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an INGO
Technically competent in administration.
Computer literate, including word processing, database / spreadsheet use
Ability to prioritize own workload, to work independently and to work to deadlines.
Good communication and listening skills.
Continually seeks out most efficient use of resources.
Ability to communicate instructions effectively
Enthusiastic and committed to Oxfam’s goals
Willing & able to offer support to other departments
Able to organise own work with minimum supervision.
Good time-management skills.
Written & oral Arabic, English essential.
Desirable
Experience and knowledge of PASTEL and SAP systems.