Finance Specialist with ref. CHI-FSE

Location	Erbil	Job Type	Permanent
Salary		Sector	Finance, NGO

Chemonics International seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of Finance Specialist to be based in Erbil, Iraq. The Finance Specialist, in coordination with the finance manager, will oversee all aspects of the project accounting and financial management needs. Working under the general supervision and technical direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Specialist will coordinate with project staff and the Chemonics home office in Washington, D.C. to ensure the office is operating under practices consistent with Chemonics and USAID policies and financial practices.

Responsibilities include:

Review copies of all receipts for all expenses submissions to the Project and improve overall capacity in grantee financial management.
Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.
Review expense reports.
Enter accounting transactions into the accounting software, ABACUS.
Oversee bank reconciliation process as a second reviewer.
Ensure the maintenance of proper accounting documentation.
Oversee processing of payroll each month and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms.
Liaise with income tax authority, social security administration, and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office accounting teams.
Review all coding sheets before they are sent to the Finance Manager & Chief of Party for approval
Examine monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures.
Support the Finance Manager in subcontractor management by reviewing and monitoring monthly subcontractor invoices.
Ensure all transactions are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, as well as the project’s policy manual, and Field Accounting and Compliance Manual.
Support the Finance Manager as a liaison to other administrative and technical components to manage project financial budgeting and expenditure progress
Conduct pre-award surveys to verify financial capability of NGOs and potential partners prior to award.
Lead trainings for grantees on an individual and group basis on the financial requirements and any financial management issues with the goal of improving the capacity of their financial management.
Performs other duties as assigned by the finance manager to achieve the project’s goals and objectives

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as accounting, commerce, or business administration. Advanced degree is preferred.
A minimum of three years of experience in accounting and administrative support.
Experience working with Iraq financial/tax/legal requirements, working experience on donor funded projects and familiarity with the rules and regulations or international organizations is preferred.
Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting systems and software applications, including, ABACUS, MS Word, MS Excel and other project databases.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with colleagues, visitors and the general public
Exceptional organization skills and ability to work under high pressure, fast-paced environments.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally and geographically diverse staff
Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required; Written and oral fluency in Kurdish, and other local languages is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities include:

Review copies of all receipts for all expenses submissions to the Project and improve overall capacity in grantee financial management.

Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.

Review expense reports.

Enter accounting transactions into the accounting software, ABACUS.

Oversee bank reconciliation process as a second reviewer.

Ensure the maintenance of proper accounting documentation.

Oversee processing of payroll each month and prepare salary receipt/payroll forms.

Liaise with income tax authority, social security administration, and remit employee withholdings on a monthly basis.

Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office accounting teams.

Review all coding sheets before they are sent to the Finance Manager & Chief of Party for approval

Examine monthly wire transfer requests through a thorough analysis of projected project expenditures.

Support the Finance Manager in subcontractor management by reviewing and monitoring monthly subcontractor invoices.

Ensure all transactions are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, as well as the project’s policy manual, and Field Accounting and Compliance Manual.

Support the Finance Manager as a liaison to other administrative and technical components to manage project financial budgeting and expenditure progress

Conduct pre-award surveys to verify financial capability of NGOs and potential partners prior to award.

Lead trainings for grantees on an individual and group basis on the financial requirements and any financial management issues with the goal of improving the capacity of their financial management.

Performs other duties as assigned by the finance manager to achieve the project’s goals and objectives

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as accounting, commerce, or business administration. Advanced degree is preferred.

A minimum of three years of experience in accounting and administrative support.

Experience working with Iraq financial/tax/legal requirements, working experience on donor funded projects and familiarity with the rules and regulations or international organizations is preferred.

Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting systems and software applications, including, ABACUS, MS Word, MS Excel and other project databases.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently.

Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with colleagues, visitors and the general public

Exceptional organization skills and ability to work under high pressure, fast-paced environments.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally and geographically diverse staff

Fluency in written and oral Arabic and English is required; Written and oral fluency in Kurdish, and other local languages is a plus, but not required.

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