Anas Jaber

• Finance (Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting)
Participate in improving structures, systems, and routines that
enhance the eectiveness and eciency of program
implementation in general.
Contribute to the development of regional oce plans and
Financial Priorities in accordance with MC Global Policies and
guidelines that will ensure the regional sta adhere to plans
and monitor results against expected outcomes and indicators.
Participate in the preparation of budgets for new project
proposals in close collaboration with respective budget
holders.
Assist in preparing the Regional Master Budget.
Produce a monthly nancial dashboard including a gap
analysis report for management use.
Provide support so that donor budgets are fully utilized and on
time. Control the cash holdings and cash ow.
High-quality and timely reporting to donors, headquarters, etc.
Ensure the month-end closure report to submit to HQ is
accurate and timely.
Ensure maintenance of a transparent and consequent cost
allocation system for shared costs in line with the Shared Cost
policy.
Management of SY accounting operations by ensuring all
nancial transactions are recorded and posted on time,
complete, accurate, and properly safeguarded.
Review and post all nancial transactions and ensure that all
are in compliance with MC & donors rules and regulations.
Review and reconcile the monthly accrued expenses.
Review GL entries with the BVA team and follow up on the
required adjustment.
Support the Sub-award team in terms of GJ adjustment and HQ
reconciliations.
Review balance sheet accounts reconciliation on a monthly
basis and advise on any corrections or alignment.
Review Payroll and check its compliance with MC policies and
required local standards.
Daily review of payment requests, Procurement packages, HR
process, IMTA orders, and Activity Budgets as per approved
AAM
Manage and follow up on IMTA tracker and reconciliation with
IMTA statements.
• Audit Management and Compl iance
Accommodate and support donor nancial audits of projects as
well as internal nancial audits at the MERO, in good
coordination and communication with the Finance Department
at the HQ.
Check and monitor the full compliance of the nancial
documents of the MERO expenses, considering the internal
requirements of MC but also the external requirements in
terms of compliance (donors and potential legal obligations).
Follow up with country oces within the ME region regarding
the implementation of institutional audit recommendations
and support their audit action plans as and when required.
Ensure maintenance and ecient application of audit ndings
tracking system in the ME region.
• People Management and Leadership
Led and managed the nance team in the ME regional oce.
Participate in the recruitment of key Finance sta in the
countrys oces (when requested for support).
Work to build the capacity of nance sta as well as program
sta for good budget management through frequent in-service
training sessions and mentoring support.
Provide technical support to nance teams in the eld oces
related to accounting/navigator duties.
Managed accounting operations for Syria programs, ensuring
accurate and compliant nancial transactions. Led month-end and
year-end closures, cash ow management, remote banking
payments, and nancial reconciliations. Provided technical support to
eld nance teams, oversaw payroll and grant closeouts, and
ensured compliance in procurement and IMTA processes. Served as
the focal point for audits, maintaining nancial integrity and
eciency.

Supported nancial reporting and ensured compliance with Mercy
Corps policies and donor regulations. Managed countrywide
accounting under the Interim Finance Director, strengthened the
capacity of national nance teams and partners and played a key role
in coordinating nancial functions across departments to support the
countrys nance strategy.

As an Accounting Manager at Mercy Corps Jordan, I oversaw nancial
operations, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and internal
policies. I managed month-end and year-end closings, reviewed
nancial transactions, and ensured accurate reporting to HQ. I
supervised payment processing, cash ow projections, and
reconciliations while acting as a focal point for audits and internal
controls. Additionally, I led a team of four, supported grant closeout
procedures, and contributed to strengthening nancial accountability
and organizational learning.

Managed daily nancial operations, ensuring compliance with donor
regulations and Mercy Corps policies. Led month-end and year-end
closings, and oversaw payment processing, cash ow projections,
and nancial reconciliations. Acted as the focal point for internal and
donor audits, ensuring proper documentation and addressing audit
ndings. Supported grant closeouts, maintained accurate nancial
records, and led a team of four, contributing to overall nancial
eciency and integrity.

Managed daily nancial transactions, ensuring compliance with
donor regulations and internal policies. Supported month-end close
processes, including account reconciliations, journal postings, and
nancial report submissions to HQ. Monitored payroll calculations,
advances, and intercompany reconciliations. Provided key support
during audits, coordinated fund transfers, and maintained nancial
records and IMTA payment trackers. Collaborated with program and
sub-award units to ensure timely payments and reimbursements.

Handled daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely
entries in the Navigator system. Managed employee advances,
conducted cash counts, and supported bank reconciliations. Assisted
in monthly and yearly accounting processes, including nancial
report preparation, vendor reconciliations, payroll processing, and
balance sheet reconciliations. Supported year-end closing,
maintained accurate nancial records, and assisted with donor
audits. Provided coverage for team members and performed various
nance-related tasks as needed.

Provided customer service and cash operations, including processing
incoming remittances and handling cash transactions. Reconciled
daily cash balances, resolved discrepancies, and ensured accuracy in
cash sorting, counting, and bundling. Managed cash transfers to the
main vault, closed teller cash boxes and maintained secure cash
handling procedures. Assisted with daily transaction postings and
participated in customer outreach to solicit new clients in
coordination with branch management.

Processed currency exchanges and managed transfers to Syria,
Iraq, and Arab countries, ensuring accurate reconciliation with
Hawale shops. Handled international bank transfers (SWIFT)
and facilitated immediate transfers within the Arab region
without account numbers. Ensured smooth operations of
currency discharge and transfers, maintaining accurate
records and ecient service.