Finance Coordinator – National Position

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement NRC’s systems and procedures
2. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
3. Prepare and submit reports and analysis
4. Ensure proper filing of all support documents
5. Support line manager in procedures and require support team trainings
6. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
7. Support project staff in financial matters
8. Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow

 

Specific responsibilities

1. Ensure that all required NRC and donor financial management policies, systems, procedures and standard forms are in place to enable adherence to the generally accepted accounting practices and standards.
2. Carry out overall coordination and verification of all payment vouchers/other documents related to the AMAL project.
3. Be the focal person for all external audits and verification exercises of the project.
4. Ensure that all procurements, payments and other transactions are in line with donor financial guidelines, rules and regulations for procurement, accounting and reporting
5. Maintain an overview of overall budget control and monitor cash flows including initiate payment requests to the donor.
6. Be the focal point for the overall budget management including new budget preparations, modifications and regular monitoring of project spending.
7. Assist project staff in preparation of spending plans and regular update of spending plans inline with actual spending.
8. Prepare monthly financial reports and budget analysis (Budget vs Actuals, Spending Plan vs Actuals, Trend Analysis) in coordination with area office financial focal points.
9. Lead monthly BVA review meetings with CO and AO focal points.
10. Prepare donor financial reports in collaboration with the Project Lead as required by the donor and the management.
11. Coordinate with logistic and other relevant departments to ensure all project payments are processed the closed during the financial closure and reporting periods.
12. Attend the major Procurement/Bidding Committee meetings related to the project.
13. Undertake any other responsibility related to financial and grant management issues assigned by the line manager.

 

Generic  Professional Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as Finance Officer or Finance Coordinator or Manager in large country portfolio/grant or consortium projects a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results and analytical skills related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Conversant in Arabic and/or Khurd
• Hands on experience in ERP packages and MS Office packages
• Experience in managing project specific financial aspects

Interested candidates can apply through below link:

Finance Coordinator Iraq – NRC and NORCAP Careers Careers (oraclecloud.com)