Chemonics Iraq seeks applications from qualified candidates for the Bookkeeper position for a USAID sponsored project. This position will be based in Baghdad. The Bookkeeper will support financial operations for Chemonics Iraq. S/he will be responsible for ensuring project financial policies are carried out and will enter all local transactions into ABACUS, the project financial management system.
Responsibilities:
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Record expenditures in ABACUS, the project’s financial management system.
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Prepare the cash/bank reconciliation at the end of each month to close the month’s books.
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Track sub ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff, such as
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outstanding travel advances, vehicle mileage, and personal telephone use.
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Prepare invoices for accounts receivables on a monthly basis.
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Maintain proper financial data and financial files.
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Assist the Finance Specialist with financial reporting, and analysis.
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Process expense reports, complete bank reconciliations, and draft financial projections.
Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s degree required in business management, accounting or a related field.
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At least two years of relevant bookkeeping, financial management and/or accounting
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experience in Iraq is preferred.
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Knowledge of basic accounting and accounting practices is required, as well as general
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accounting best practices in Iraq.
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Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, visitors, the
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general public, and partner institutions including international and local NGOs, and
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governmental entities.
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Ability to effectively use computer software including financial management applications
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and Microsoft Office. Demonstrated high proficiency with Excel spreadsheet applications is
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required.
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Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required; Written and oral fluency in
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Kurdish, and other local languages is a plus, but not required.
