Finance and Administration Manager

April 6

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Karam Foundation

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Karam Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities to Syrian refugee families and youth in countries such as Lebanon, Turkey, and the United States. The foundation focuses on education, leadership development, and self-sufficiency, particularly for young refugees. It operates programs like Karam Studios and Karam Scholars to offer hands-on learning experiences, higher education support, and leadership training. Additionally, Karam Foundation helps refugee families through financial support such as cash stipends and loans, aiming to empower them to become self-sufficient. Founded and operated by Syrians, Karam Foundation strives to foster a new generation of leaders within the Syrian refugee community.

Fundraising • Refugees • Syria • Humanitarian Aid • Sustainable Businesses

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2007

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Oversee, lead, and develop all financial and related administrative operations for Karam Foundation • Oversee the ongoing development of financial, administrative, and operations management systems and processes • Focus on financial management, building and implementing processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions • Liaise between departments while providing oversight to the Finance team at Karam Evi Derneği • Manage the annual audit, including year-end procedures and reporting, with the external auditor to ensure yearly reports are finalized • Provide oversight to the Karam Evi Derneği finance team in Turkiye • Help develop and revise financial policies and their implementation • Support payroll administration, benefits processing, and compliance with employment tax requirements in various states • Ensure compliance in the US: Ensure that Karam Foundation complies with 501(c)(3) status • Manage bank accounts and financial software, including QuickBooks and Expensify • Play a central role in decision-making related to program administration

🎯 Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience managing finance and accounting in a non-profit or similar environment • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Management, or a similar field, or a combination of certified learning and experience • Understanding non-profit accounting principles, including experience with annual audits, grant reporting, budget preparation, and recording donations and grants • Demonstrated ability to keep track of multiple tasks and accurately complete them on time • Ability to prioritize and balance managerial leadership and transactional obligations • Proficiency in both English and Arabic at a minimum of B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders • A track record of taking initiative, managing projects, and working in a remote and diverse work environment • Passion for Karam’s mission and commitment to supporting Syrian refugee youth and families • Familiarity with the Middle East and refugee issues and experience working in a global or multicultural context is a plus • Proficiency with spreadsheets and Quickbooks or another similar accounting platform • Ability to travel once or twice per year

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance (premium 50% paid by Karam) • 15 days vacation, plus 8 team-wide set Mental Health Days • 7 sick days • Employee Resilience Program • 401(k) with 2% matching (after 6 months employment with Karam) • flexible work environment • capacity building stipend