Finance Assistant

Blumont is a global organization working with communities around the world to help people overcome challenges and create a foundation for progress. Our vision is a world where a community’s future is not determined by its circumstances, but by the aspirations of its people.

 

Whether delivering lifesaving humanitarian assistance, building the infrastructure that stabilizes communities, or creating economic opportunities for individuals and businesses, Blumont teams are committed to making a positive difference in peoples’ lives.

 

POSITION SUMMARY: Support finance department and Finance officer in archiving process, system (cost point) entries and bank letters for all transactions for GFFO &MEFA program (Voucher, CRs and JE).

 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABLITY:

• Recording transaction (Voucher, CR and JE ) to cost point system.
• Prepare wire transfer letters to bank as required and base on proper supporting documents/emails.
• Prepare Hawala letters to Hawala companies as required and base on proper supporting documents/emails.
• Represent Blumont in the banks to receive bank statements and other related inquiries.
• Update bank statement folder on the shared drive.
• Archiving all related BI transactions on daily basis and making sure be submitted and completed each month.
• Working on batch payments, preparing excel, supporting documents and system entries.
• Make sure to follow Blumont financial policies and procedures, and donor rules and regulations.
• Any other task provided from supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma certificate in business Administration, Accountant.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.

 

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Very good in written and spoken Kurdish, Arabic, and English.
• Relevant organizational and communication skills.
• Up to one year of demonstrated related experience in NGOs.

 

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Motivated, knowledgeable with positive communication skills.
• Pro-active and helpful attitude, ready to take on variety of new tasks; with the ability to multi-task; Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills; and capable of working collaboratively with team members to achieve objectives.

 

Commitment:

Every Blumont team member is expected to carry out their duties in accordance with Blumont’s code of business ethics, core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies.

Interested candidates are required to visit Blumont’s career page through www.blumont.org and submit your application no later than 19 October 2024. 

Candidates from the local area are encouraged to apply. 

Blumont is an equal-opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce and continually strives to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Blumont will review the applications on rolling basis and may close the advertisement before the deadline if the ideal candidate was found. One or more similar/different positions maybe filled in this recruitment activity depending on the applicants’ qualifications.

Blumont’s selection process will include rigorous background checks and all team members will be expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies