Finance Assistant

Deadline Date ‎2022-‎06-‎09#### About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a
better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than ‎40 countries
around the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into action - helping
people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within now
and for the future.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political
upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build more secure,
productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of
crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to
future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and
market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the
complex challenges faced by the Middle East, since ‎1989 Mercy Corps has been
implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs
tailored to the specific needs of the region and of those communities where we
work. Mercy Corps has worked across Iraq’s ‎18 governorates since ‎2003,
implementing relief and development programming, more than a third of which
has focused on the specific needs of refugees and displaced persons.
Mercy Corps Iraq current goal is to work with new and existing civil society,
public and private sector partners to meet immediate and long-term needs by
strengthening communities’ ability to rebuild amidst increasing crisis. Mercy
Corps Iraq focuses on (‎1) a relief-to-resilience pathway to meet the needs of
conflict-affected communities leveraging agency expertise in conflict
management and civil society development (‎2) a humanitarian response that
empowers conflict-affected populations to meet their own needs (‎3) partnering
with conflict-affected adolescents to address their diverse needs, promoting
leadership and linkages with civil society.

General Position Summary

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Director
and working closely with the Finance Officer and other MC Iraq finance staff,
the Finance Assistant will ensure the accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps
accounting records and will have primary responsibility for managing the
monthly accounting cycle.Essential Job Responsibilities:
‎1. Record daily transactions in Mercy Corps accounting software system “Navigator”.
‎2. Maintain custody of the office cash or/and Hawala, make payments of approved transactions, (Cash or/ Hawala).
‎3. Perform financial review for PR, PO, Contracts, payment as required and other documents as required and in compliance with MC policies and donor regulations and insuring that the documents have been filled correctly.
‎4. Assist in filing Mercy Corps (finance) documents and assist with auditing process by arranging and providing related documents.
‎5. Other month close tasks as assigned, including, submission of required month end supporting documentation, Navigator reports, etc.
‎6. Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and assist on balance sheet items reconciliation if required.
‎7. Empower and keep good relationship between MC and bank.
‎8. Communicate and support field offices when required
‎9. Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
‎10. Performing field payments / cash distribution - outside the office when requested.
‎11. Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Finance Officer
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Finance team, Procurement, Administration and
Logistics Team, Program team.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together.
Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different
origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to
leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex
challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone
contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential
as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed
to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and
inclusive than we are today.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact
with through our work, whether team members, community members, program
participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed
to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse
laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child
abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As
part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local
laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct
Policies and values at
all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct
elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Mercy Corps Iraq offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel
in their careers. Mercy Corps Iraq ensures a safe and inclusive working
environment for women and men through field security training and measures to
provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent


• One year or more of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including experience with double-entry accounting


• Computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel


• Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software


• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail


• Minimum oral and written English skills, Arabic language skills

Success Factors:

A clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics as well as the
willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor
policies and procedures is essential. The ability to interact effectively with
international and national staff members is required. A demonstrated ability
to work quickly, accurately, meet deadlines, and process information in
support of changing program activities is necessary. Recognition of and
discretion in the sensitivities of the program is of crucial importance.
Successful candidates should meet the education and experience requirements in
the position descriptions for this vacancy.
S/he must be self- motivated, creative, tolerant, and able to work in
difficult, stressful environments and follow Mercy Corps procedures. S/he must
respect diversity and gender equality at the workplace.##### Interested candidates should submit their CVs to the email address
[email protected] before the deadline
indicated below.
Please indicate on the subject of the email the title of the position you are
applying for, for full position description for the noted posts, please visit
websites NCCI.
Mercy Corps Iraq offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel
in their careers. Mercy Corps Iraq ensures a safe and inclusive working
environment for women and men through field security training and measures to
provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.

**_ALL APPLICATIONS/ CVs SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY June ‎9 th, ‎2022 at

‎4:00PM_
Potential candidates for the post will be contacted for an interview and
processed according to Mercy Corps Human Resources policies and procedures.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a potential
interview.
Any documents submitted will remain with Mercy Corps and will not be returned
to candidates.
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, Mercy Corps is an
equal opportunity employer. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds,
perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have
sustained global Impact.
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. Females are highly encouraged
to apply.**