Finance Officer - Mosul

Contract

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The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Overall purpose of the role: •Moderate planning, analysis, and problem solving and taking minor decisions relating to the tasks at hand. Responsiblefor keeping finances and accounting in adherence to DRC’s Internal Controls and support operations

Responsibilities: (in bullet points) 1.Cashbooks /Bankbooks and Accounting

• Manage Mosul Area office payments and cashbook
• Control, provide technical support and give feedback on the cashbooks sent by the different field officessupported from Mosul
• Initial review of cashbooks and in consultation with Budget holders in Mosul regarding costs allocations
• Uploading of Cashbooks at Mosul office, into the Finance and Accounting software by the stipulated deadlinesand ensuring that balances in the system are reconciling. Bring to the attention of the Finance team leader -Mosul, any unreconciling balances.
• Track open Working advances outstanding from cashbooks and liaise with the FTL - Mosul for further analysis onrisk exposure
• Carry out the various payments (Cheques and Bank transfers) at Mosul Office via the laid out internal controls.
• Conduct weekly cash counts with the Finance Assistants and ensure cash certificates are signed, or otherwise,cash differences are reconciled.
• Handling all the bank correspondence to effectively complete all bank transfers, reports, and statements.

2.Cash-flow Management

• Monitor the Country office cash flow levels on a weekly basis and advise FTL- Mosul accordingly
• Pre-validate and consolidate the cash requests received from the field offices and Mosul and forward to FTL- Mosul for timely processing and dispatch to Country office
• Prepare the cash transfer orders for replenishment of Mosul Area and Field bank accounts (where applicable)

3.Records Keeping and Audits

• Review of Documentation provided for payments at Mosul Office to ensure that it is adequate and in line with
• DRC Iraq’s internal control Procedures
• Ensure proper referencing of documents and proper filing and archiving of Finance vouchers for easy futureretrieval

4.Additional Tasks

• Keep the Mosul Office inventory records updated in cooperation with Mosul Supply Chain Department andassist in performing random physical inventories / Stock taking
• On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization tofunction optimally.
• This job description is not a definitive task list but has been done to clarify the responsibilities of the employee.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar position, preferably with the UN or International NGOs
• Strong writing, organizations and mathematical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer skills (MS-Excel, MS-Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience working with Automated accounting and Finance Software
• Able to work with tight deadlines and under minimum supervision

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financeor Accounting
• Certified Accountant studies coupled with 4 years’experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’sdegree

Languages: (Reading and Writing)

• English (fluent)
• Kurdish (Desirable)
• Arabic (Fluent)

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• Finance Team leader - Mosul
• Mosul Area Office Finance departments’ staff
• Mosul Support Services Manager

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment

WE OFFER - Contract Length: 5 Months- with possibility of extension basing on the fund availability - Salary Band: H.1 - Start Date: 15th of August 2023 - Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18. - Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours. - Psychosocial support for staff and family members. - Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Diversity & Inclusion: DRC Iraq is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have a more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for persons with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity and paternity leave, child sick leave, and lactation breaks. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disabilities, as well as representatives of minorities.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo