Finance Assistant

Support finance policies & procedures and cash-related activities.

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Overview

Support finance policies & procedures and cash-related activities.

You have:

  • University or institution Degree in economics, business management or relevant financial studies, or any other college degree alongside 2 years` experience in accounting position preferably in an INGO.
  • Good understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
  • Meeting targets and deadlines and being flexible and comfortable in multi-cultural workforce.
  • Ability to work under pressure and load of work and willingness to work for extra hours when and as needed.
  • Good practical and spoken language skills of Arabic and English; Kurdish is an advantage.
  • Strong competencies in MS Office package, especially Excel and Outlook.
  • Commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
  • Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with cash management and handling procedures? This question assesses your direct experience and ability to manage financial transactions responsibly. Provide specific examples of your cash handling processes and how you ensured accuracy and security.
How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines to meet? This evaluates your time management and organizational skills under pressure. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to follow strict financial protocols. What challenges did you encounter? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure confidentiality in handling sensitive financial documents? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you have worked as part of a team to achieve a financial goal. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use for keeping your financial records organized? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever identified an error in financial documents? How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How comfortable are you with training others on financial processes? Can you provide an example? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org