The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) is an independent humanitarian organization of public utility, is permanent and continuous, and has a legal entity and enjoys financial and administrative independence. SARC was founded in 1942 according to the decrees No/540/ 1942 and No/117/ 1966 which regulate the Organization’s work. It was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva (ICRC) in 1946, and is committed to upholding the Geneva Conventions and the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies.
The Syrian Arab Red Crescent is seeking to recruit a “Head of general ledger and fixed asset section”
Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV in English and must be PDF file only, otherwise will be rejected To: hrrecruitment@sarc-sy.org
- Should write the position you apply for in the Subject.
- Based In Damascus – Abou Remmaneh.
- Any resume without Subject will be automatically rejected.
- Vacancy Open Date: 19-Oct-2026 / Vacancy Closing Date: 31-Oct-2026
Job Title Head of General Ledger and Fixed Assets Section Job duties and responsibilities
· Review and approve chart of accounts maintenance requests for various accounts. · Ensure the GL team has a thorough understanding of agreements and budgets, including project duration, branches covered, and relevant details. Verify that they accurately upload budgets to the system
· Assign tasks, review work, and provide performance feedback.
· Review and approve journal vouchers, receipt vouchers and reconciliations submitted by the GL team.
· Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
· Supervise, train, and develop a team of GL/FA accountants.
· Oversee the general ledgers, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely recording of transactions. Making sure accounting data is complete and ready for the reporting prosses.
· Manage fixed assets, including acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.
· Maintain fixed asset records and ensure compliance with asset management policies.
· Collaborate with other units in the finance department to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
· Prepare and review financial statements, including trial balances, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
· Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards (IFRS).
· Coordinate with external and internal auditors and provide necessary information for audits.
· Generates reports as requested by the management, adhering to deadlines and specified formats.
· Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems.
· Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
· Provide strategic guidance to the accounting team on financial matters.
· Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain financial integrity.
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the SARC goals 2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles 3. Perform any other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager Position Requirements
Education and Training Required Preferred · Relevant university degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. X Experience Required Preferred · Graduate of the Faculty of Economics / Accounting X · 5 years of experience as a General Ledger (GL) X · Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) / International Accounting Standards (IAS) X · Prior experience working with any ERP system is preferred X Knowledge and Skills Required Preferred · Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity X · Committed to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. X · Proven leadership and management skills and ability to work as a team member X Languages and IT Skills Required Preferred · Solid computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and visualization tools. X · Proficiency in both oral and written English and Arabic. X · Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience with data integration platforms or programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R). X
