Finance and Operations Officer-South Iraq

Tearfund

Description
Qualifications & Preferred Skills

The successful candidate will have:

Experience & Qualifications

  • A degree and/or equivalent qualification in Finance, Admin, or Logistics
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within an INGO
  • Experience in accounting, treasury management, cashbooks, petty cash, and payroll
  • Experience working with finance, admin, and HR policies and procedures
  • Experience in procurement and logistics functions
  • Experience engaging with stakeholders at different levels, including government authorities
  • Experience in security awareness, risk analysis, and recommending appropriate actions
  • Good experience using software and online systems

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Strong financial analysis skills
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, databases, and advanced Excel
  • Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
  • Good spoken and written English
  • Understanding and sensitivity to cross-cultural environments
  • Flexible and adaptable in changing environments
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Integrity and ability to represent Tearfund professionally

Note: This role will be based in Basra, Iraq. Applicants must possess a valid passport/visa stating the right to live and work in Iraq. This role requires frequent travel within Kurdistan and Federal Iraq is required, and occasional trips abroad at 60-65% travel to the field.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

How To Apply

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