Iraq: Finance Director
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013
Qandil; is A Swedish Humanitarian and Development Organization. www.qandil.org. Qandil is seeking an experienced and a highly skilled professional, Finance Director in country management office in Iraq – Erbil
- Analyses and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process and review all financial plans and budgets.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
• Ensure that Qandil follows agreements with donors’ contractors and personnel according to applicable judiciary laws, rules and regulations. • Development and implementation of the financial management and accounting systems, financial policies and procedures• Supervise budget preparation process
• Monitoring regulatory environment and Statutory Financial Statements
• Developing Staff Capacities
• Ensure that Qandil follows international accounting standards• Responsible for financial reporting to the donors.• Checking proper posting to accounting system, and ensure system maintenance • Responsible for financial reporting to Head Quarter in Sweden• Make payments and receive funds in accordance with finance procedures
Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required
• High academic education level such as ( CPA, CMA would be preferable),
• Minimum of 7 years professional work experience, ideally in an NGO environment with exposure to the financial management of complex programs and projects.
• High level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of financial accounting software and spreadsheet packages ( Microsoft Office ).
• Very strong ability to analyses, interpret and communicate financial information.
• Strong leadership ability with excellent communication and well developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and Kurdish. In particular, must have a strong level of written English for preparing project reports.
• Good problem-solving and analysis skills: demonstrates initiative when faced with challenges.
How to apply:
Please submit the following to HR:
- A cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.
- An updated CV.
Applications can be submitted to the below address.qandil.recruitment@gmail.com
Please include Finance Director in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
