P24 looking for a Finance Coordinator

Punto 24 Platform for Independent Journalism (P24) is looking for a Finance Coordinator to work on a full-time basis to support its overall financial and operational administration. Essential duties will include supporting the creation and maintenance of finance systems, procedures and control mechanisms, as well as assisting the preparation of project budgets and financial reports.

The position is a permanent managerial position that does not depend on short-term availability of funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Creating and ensuring the implementation of finance and administrative systems, procedures and control mechanisms in accordance with Turkish regulations on associations and donor guidelines
– Ensuring compliance with internal, donor, and Turkish government regulations, ensuring that all documents of expenses be processed and recorded properly in accordance with these regulations
– Assisting in the preparation of project budgets and regular financial reports in coordination with the Director and program coordinators
– Drafting the annual budget in coordination with the Director
– Supervising the accounting records filed by the outsourced accounting firm
– Monitoring expenditures on individual project against budget, and provide timely advice of potential over/under-spending
– Developing relationships with external contacts, e.g. auditors, donors, the relevant government agencies
– Making required filings to the relevant government agencies
– Developing and implementing administrative systems, such as record management
– Organizing office operations and procedures, including updating and maintaining office policies as needed
– Posting job openings and assisting in the management of recruitment – including collection of CVs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and communication with applicants
– Drafting personnel, consultant and service contracts
– Assisting the Director in drafting and implementing HR policies

Qualifications:

– Fluency in both Turkish and English
– Minimum five years of relevant finance and administration experience, preferably experience in working with NGOs
– Familiarity with Turkish legal regulations on associations
– Attention to detail
– Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
– Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information

How to apply:

The deadline to apply is 15 October 2023. Applicants are invited to send a CV, including at least two professional references, and a cover letter to punto24info@gmail.com.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

About P24:

P24 is an Istanbul-based non-governmental organization registered as an association. Founded in 2013, it works to defend and promote freedom of expression and the media and artistic freedom of expression and contribute to the improvement of the quality and independence of journalism.