Job Information
Contract Duration 6 Months renewable
Job Title Finance Officer
Working Hours Full Time
Published Date 13 January 2021
Deadline Date 24 January 2021
Location Nineveh
Description
Responsibilities:

 

The Project Finance Officer is responsible for the following:

·       Implement WTFH International financial policies and procedures.

·       Prepare the financial transactions and maintain WTFH International computerized operations by using Intuit’s QuickBooks.

·       Communicate with Banks to effectively complete all payments, reports, statements.

·       Review all procurement documents to ensure adequate and official supporting documents are attached, ensure the accuracy of amounts and proper procedure is followed.

·       Prepare payment requests and organize the transfer for the payments.

·       Prepare journal entries and record all transactions in the QuickBooks.

·       Filing all entries and ensure that all required supporting documents are attached to each entry.

·       Prepare bank reconciliations on a weekly basis.

·       Prepare the monthly closings and monthly reports in compliance with WTFH international policies and procedures

·       Provide assistance to staff on processes and documents for travel, advance, expense claims, document retrieval, etc. Overseeing requests for advances/reimbursements etc.

·       Work closely with HR in payroll preparation, and ensure accurate calculation of taxes.

·       Ensure the accuracy of the organization’s official bookkeeping related to all the payments, ensure all transactions are registered in an accurate and correct manner.

·       Any other assignments as required

Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Education and Training

·       University Degree in accounting and/or finance is mandatory

·       Good knowledge of International Accounting Standards.

·       A minimum of one-year experience as an accountant or finance officer position in local NGOs and/ or donor-funded programs (excluding internships and training) is mandatory.

·       Experience in Project accounting and financial management

·       Finance team management is preferred.

Technical skills

·       High analytical and reporting skills.

·       Team player with excellent planning skills

·       Excellent command of excel and other database applications.

·       Good knowledge and skills in financial software, working knowledge of QuickBooks would be considered an asset.

·       Excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to produce solutions to complex problems.

·       Excellent verbal, and written communication skills.

Other Qualifications

·       Culture sensitivity and excellent understanding of cross-culture working environment.

·       Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

·       Flexible and willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

 

How to Apply
 

To apply please send your CV and Cover Letter with three references to

Jobs@wasel-tasel.org” No later than ( 24 January 2021)  and mention the position you are applying for to the subject section.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.