Finance Officer

Function Prerequisite: 

The Finance Officer is part of the projects support team and part of the financial staff lead by NPA Iraq Finance Manager. The position requires:

•  Good knowledge on accounting and finance matters
• Excellent cooperating ability, both with national and international personnel
• Good written and spoken English, Arabic
• Familiarity with commonly used computerized accounting software
• Communicative, mature and responsible

General Responsibilities: 

The Finance Officer works under the supervision of the Deputy/Finance Manager and Programme Manager in the implementation of the financial and accounting procedures for NPA Iraq MAD Programme. (But not limited to).

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible to keep financial management documents in archive such as Authorisation table, bank opening letters, audit reports, DNGO reports
• Responsible to prepare and post the regular payments such as Internet fee, Security fee for Baghdad & Mosul, Rents, Vehicle insurance, vehicle GPS and Tracker, Tracker 24, legal fee, payroll system fee, Gardener & Garbage collection service fee and maintenance agreement fee including Prepare the voucher and posting after voucher signed by FM
• Responsible to post cash payment vouchers after prepared by FA and signed by FM.
• Responsible to make the correcting post if any for the own posting entry after receive the correction from DFM and/or FM
• Responsible to post the expat salary in the interim and arrange the voucher with supporting documents including timesheets
• Responsible to post payroll, SS & tax for Baghdad and arrange the voucher with supporting documents including timesheets
• Responsible to Update the staff (both expat & National) salary sheet (HR agresso tab and Payroll register) to SP — Finance–Grants–General
• Responsible to prepare the TBR and send it to FM for final check and upload to HO & Iraq SP
• Responsible to check all vouchers on the SP as soon as its uploaded and follow-up with SFOs in the field offices to bring the vouchers to Baghdad for physical archive.
• Responsible to collect the sample for all kind of Audits and send it to FM for upload
• Responsible to prepare and post the regular payments such as Zain mobile bill including security deposit, air ticket, taxi payment and post them
• Responsible to prepare and follow up on the bank letters for any bank transfers
• Any other related tasks assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Desirable:

• Higher degree
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting field

Experience:

Desirable:

• Experience in working with International NGO`s
• Familiarity with commonly used computerized accounting software
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication and understanding skills
• Able to work effectively under, & adapt to, difficult conditions
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in this field

Other Qualifications:

• Related experience with the mine action sector
• Written & verbal proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Willingness & ability to travel within inside & outside the country

If you are interested and have the minimum job requirements please submit your application through the following link 

https://intpath-npa.odoo.com/jobs/detail/finance-officer-ehr-24-018-1794 

Notes : 

• CVs must be in English Language.
• NPA is an equal opportunity employer and Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and/or phone call.
• Unsuccessful candidates will not get a reply.
• The Closing date is   11th June 2024.