Finance Assistant

"Job Description Position Title: Finance Assistant Reports to: Technical Finance Officer Indirect report Finance Manager Supervises: N/A Duty Station: Amman/ Irbid/ Zarqa & Za’atari Date issued: 10th of March 2026 Background: LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 25 countries. We seek to unite people of all backgrounds in the quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work and our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures. www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService. LWF Jordan is one of the 25 country programs managed by LWF World Service. This initiative has been operational in Jordan since 2013, serving the community for over a decade. Our primary objective is to assist marginalized communities by strengthening their resilience, and social cohesion, and fostering sustainable livelihoods. We provide protection and humanitarian services across various sectors, including Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Community-Based Activities, Awareness Raising, Child and Youth Programs, and Capacity Building. LWF Jordan is committed to supporting individuals facing the most challenging circumstances. We offer our services to all people, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, race, or political affiliations. Scope of Work The Finance Assistant is responsible for providing financial accountancy and administration Support to the day-to-day management of the finance functions in the LWF Jordan program. Roles & Responsibilities: Financial Responsibilities: Review expense vouchers submitted by requestors to ensure that account codes are correct, the projects still exist and the requests are within the budget lines. Verify that all expense vouchers are properly approved; supported documents are properly organized and stamped with proper stamps Ensure all financial transactions comply with LWF financial policies, donor regulations, and internal control procedures. Review partners’ financial reports along with supporting documentation and prepare the related Journal Vouchers (JVs). Track all the Partner's payments, and reconcile the partner's advances Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Record daily financial transactions in the cash and bank books and ensure proper supporting documentation is attached. Handle the cash box dispersing cash vouchers by the financial manual and policies. Maintain the filing system of the Finance Department both physically and electro