Finance Assistant

About the role

Project HOPE, an international NGO focused on global health, is hiring a Finance Assistant in Gaza. The post provides administrative and clerical support to the finance department for funded projects, reporting to the Finance Officer. It supports daily financial operations through accurate documentation, filing and basic transaction processing, in compliance with Project HOPE procedures and donor requirements. The position is advertised contingent on award, with no formal offer until funding is confirmed.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day accounting and financial support to program, grants and contract teams in line with Project HOPE and donor regulations.
• Verify that purchases are properly authorised and signed, and record all transactions accurately in the accounting system.
• Support month-end account closures and reconciliations, and maintain financial, program, grant and contract records.
• Scan, file and archive financial documents, review payment vouchers and journal vouchers, and verify vendor invoices before payment.
• Assist payroll payments in line with policy and Gaza statutory requirements, and prepare payment requests and tracking sheets.
• Act as cashier for approved payments, manage the petty cash fund, keep the cashbook and submit it for reconciliation.
• Prepare weekly cash reports and monthly cash requests, and assist in preparing financial reports, monthly pipelines and forecasts.
• Ensure procurement and expense transactions have required approvals and supporting documentation, and coordinate with HQ, regional and field offices.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in finance or administrative support, preferably in NGO or humanitarian settings.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle occasional local travel between field offices.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of accounting and financial documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and filing skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word).