Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
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Prepare payments for the SPARK office and process all payments in the bookkeeping system.
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Responsible for all the bookkeeping tasks like Bank and Cash bookings.
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Prepare Cash and Bank Reconciliation on Monthly basis.
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Prepare balance sheet reconciliation on Monthly basis.
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Responsible for the preparation of the office instalments.
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Assist With VAT reimbursement reports to be submitted to Ministry of Finance
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Responsible for the organisation of all the supporting documents digitally.
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Ensure that documentation is in place for project audits
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Assist RFO for financial matters to all partners in the country and to the Finance department of SPARK in HQ in the Netherlands
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Control and process financial reports of local partners on Monthly basis
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Balance Confirmation with our Implementing Partners on quarterly basis.
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Support the Erbil office in follow up on staff contracts and payments, including record keeping recruitment, compliance, income and tax insurance
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Responsible for purchase requests
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Frequent traveling in surrounding areas and countries
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General office management, accounting and administration support
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Work in compliance with SPARK policies and procedures
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Other tasks when required
Requirements and Skills
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Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field.
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Background in education desirable.
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Experience in financial management and project management, especially in drawing up activity budgets and reporting to donors.
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Experience with audits is desirable.
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Excellent verbal and written language skills in English and Arabic.
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Organisational skills and the ability to work independently;
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Ability to work under pressure and travel;
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High energy, pro-active and service minded;
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Hands-on attitude and willing to help out flexibly if required;
SPARK Offers
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A challenging and exciting position in an international environment;
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Remuneration based on experience between 1600 USD – 1900 USD gross per month;
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Full-time contract for 12 months (2 months’ probation period), with possibility of extension.
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Training opportunities