Finance Assistant-Mosul

Deadline Date ‎2022-‎06-‎12#### 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.#### Knowledge and Experience:
* Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
* One year of accounting or bookkeeping experience is an asset, as well as 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.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
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 ‎12, ‎2022 at ‎4:00PM
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.
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 potential
interview.
Any documents submitted will remain with Mercy Corps and will not be returned
to candidates.
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. Females are highly encouraged
to apply.