Finance Officer (National Position), Kirkuk Office

Rights Respected, People Protected

Background:

NRC is operating in Iraq since 2010 to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by on-going conflict in the region. It has its country office in Erbil, KR-I and has area offices in Baghdad, Dohuk, Erbil, Kirkuk and Hamam Al-Alil.

NRC national program strategy for 2016 takes a whole of Iraq approach focusing on CCCM, WASH, Shelter, Education, Emergency Cash modalities, housing and land property (HLP) and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). In 2016, NRC will continue to consolidate operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) by providing care and maintenance facilities in IDPs camps, strengthening the relevant government authorities and building systems more at community levels as opposed to household level for successful exit, while also considerably scaling up operations in the South-Central regions of Iraq (with focus on the Anbar and Baghdad Governorates). A further priority will be to reach populations in harder to access areas through working with implementing national partners, established community network contacts and UN-led Rapid Response Mechanisms (RRM). Target caseload will be people affected by displacement including IDPs in camps, IDPs outside of camps, host communities, returnees and refugees.

Overview:

The purpose of a Finance Officer is to ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to; as well as that the requirements from donors, auditors and authorities are fulfilled, especially in relation to purchasing, authentication and payment procedures

The Finance officer position will be reporting to the Support Coordinator.

This position will be based in Kirkuk Office with some visits to NRC's site operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A university graduate in relevant field, preferably in Finance, Accountancy and Economics. At least 1-2 years of experience in an international NGO preferably in an emergency, post-conflict setting, humanitarian or recover/context, including Finance capacity and systems development. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct. Fluency in spoken & written Kurdish, Arabic and English Languages.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies at office level
• Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations
• Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
• Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
• Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards
• Supervise, train and develop financial staff
• Daily bookkeeping, utilizing the NRC Agresso accounting system
• Responsible to follow up NRC bills for timely settlement
• Ensure safe custody of an adequate amount of petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures
• Assist in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation

Qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of auditing
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Ability to work independently whenever required
• Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications

The post will be for twelve (12) months contract duration with possiblity of extension- subject to funds.

Salary: 5/1 according to NRC-Iraq's salary scale

Benefits: Health insurance.

Duty Station: Kirkuk Office with some visits to NRC's site operations.

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