Head of Finance – Erbil

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification    
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field 

2. MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditing preferred 
3. ACCA, CIMA or CPA preferred 

Required Professional Experience  

1.  Minimum 7 years’ experience in finance position with medium business/medium NGO and UN agencies.  
   2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading finance unit.
   3.    Experience of treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred. 
   4.    Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.
   5.    Knowledge of government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.

Required Language(s)    

Excellent written English, with fluency in speaking English and local languages (Arabic and Kurdish).

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations  

•  The position is based in Erbil.
  •    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 35% of the time.   

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications    

1. Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls. 
   2. Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment. 
   3. Ability to lead and manage a team. 
   4. Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs. 
   5. Proficiency in written and spoken English 
   6. Good oral/written and interpersonal skills. 
   7. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff. 
   8. Ability to travel within regional and internationally.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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/Head-of-Finance—Erbil_JR44884

No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for application is September 20, 2025.

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