Accounts Payable Officer - Erbil
World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Accounts Payable Officer - Erbil
Purpose of Position:
This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI or local Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.
This position is required to ensure compliance with local legislation, WVI and donor requirements, ensure sufficient liquidity for smooth operations, and contribute to achieving the Finance function KPIs. The position is required to manage the day-to-day accounting activities including review, processing, reconciliation, and monitoring of office financial records and transactions, to provide direct assistance during audit preparation and to ensure financial resources are properly safeguarded.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Local (Government) Reporting
· Ensure Compliance with Local legislation, WVI and donor requirements.
· Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax, social security and other mandatory reports required by local governmental bodies.
Accounting, Compliance and Monitoring
· Ensure review of the source documents/ payment packages before processing the payments to ensure alignment with local legislation and WVI and donor regulations. Provide feedback in writing to the supply chain and project team regarding the inconsistencies found in their submitted documents.
· Ensure PRs submitted through Provision for the assigned projects are carefully examined against budget, coded accurately, and meet donor requirements (allowability, reasonability, allocability). Ensure split billings are cleaned.
· Ensure accurate and timely financial data into the standard registers as required.
· Ensure payments are processed within 3 working days after complete supporting documents are submitted to the Accounting.
· Ensure all bank account balances are reconciled monthly.
· Ensure all payable accounts & advances (including advances to partners & third parties) are reconciled, followed up and cleaned every month (aging analysis)
· Assist the Reporting and Analysis team with monthly reconciliations as required.
· Assist the Accounting team Lead in audit preparation to provide the required information.
· Perform site and partner monitoring visits.
· Perform any other duties requested by AP TL or the Finance Director
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
· Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting position with a medium business/medium NGO/government agency
· Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.
· Practical Knowledge of financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
· Computer aptitude and experience with word processing, database, management, and spreadsheet software.
· Analytical skills and good attention to detail.
· Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language.
· Ability to travel within the country.
· A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.
· Full adherence to World Vision Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
· Full Adherence to security protocols.
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field
· At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement:
· The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically 10% of the time.
Language Requirements:
· Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic Is required.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Mode of Application:
If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at: https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Account-Payable-Officer---Erbil_JR28035
No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview. The deadline for application is 14 May 2024.
As a Child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.
