Finance Officer, Iraq – Anbar

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role

We are looking for Finance Officer to implement and maintain Oxfam and donor financial procedures and effective financial management support to other staff & to partners.  Assisting in the financial report required for internal and external purpose. Ensure expenditures is in line with available budget and Oxfam/Donor policy and procedures. Provide technical finance support or training to staff and local partner and applying Oxfam’s financial polices and procedures to ensure accountability, cost effectiveness and in accordance with Oxfam’s standards and financial reporting

What we are looking for

Our next Finance Officer will require:

• University degree in a finance related subject or professional accountancy qualifications or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years accounting experience in providing a whole range of accounting services ideally in the NGO or public sector.
• Ability and experience of using financial software package and use of other IT software in particular Microsoft applications.
• Ability to approach, train and coach others.
• Ability to deal with people at all levels and a high diverse environment.
• Able to manage time effectively and deliver results in the most effective and efficient way.
• Interest in the work of Oxfam and the programme
• Willingness and able to travel to conflict affected area where the Mosul Response programme is operating.

• Ability to prioritise own workload, to work independently where necessary.

• High level of numeracy, accuracy and analytical skills and attention to details skill.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to work effectively with others across teams, with competing demands and driven to achieve results within deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: proven ability to present information and concepts clearly.
• Good interpersonal skills experience of working in a multi cultural, multi location environment.
• Capacity building experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kurdish or Arabic.
• Commitment to the values of Oxfam and its policy on equal opportunities, gender and diversity.
• Previous Experience with SAB ERP system.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in your career, to act as key contributor to Finance, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields etc, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

Due to the urgency of the position Oxfam reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the mentioned deadline.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.