Position: Finance Coordinator

Duration of the contract: 6 Months ( extendable based on funding and performance)

The Finance Coordinator will oversee and manage financial activities for AFH. This position plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and effective financial management to support our humanitarian and development projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUDGETING AND PLANNING:

• COLLABORATE WITH PROGRAM MANAGERS TO DEVELOP ANNUAL BUDGETS AND FINANCIAL PLANS.
• MONITOR BUDGETARY PERFORMANCE AND PROVIDE REGULAR REPORTS ON BUDGET VS. ACTUAL EXPENDITURES.

FINANCIAL REPORTING:

• PREPARE TIMELY AND ACCURATE FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS AND DONORS.
• ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH DONOR FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT:

• MANAGE THE FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING PROPOSAL BUDGETS, GRANT COMPLIANCE, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING.
• COORDINATE WITH PROGRAM TEAMS TO MONITOR GRANT SPENDING AND ADHERENCE TO GRANT TERMS.

FINANCIAL CONTROLS:

• IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN FINANCIAL CONTROLS TO SAFEGUARD ORGANIZATIONAL ASSETS.
• OVERSEE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDITS, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS.

CASH MANAGEMENT:

• MANAGE CASH FLOW, INCLUDING FUNDS DISBURSEMENT, CASH FORECASTING, AND FUND REPLENISHMENT.
• ENSURE THE SAFEKEEPING OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND ADHERENCE TO CASH MANAGEMENT POLICIES.

ACCOUNTING AND RECORD-KEEPING:

• OVERSEE THE MAINTENANCE OF ACCURATE ACCOUNTING RECORDS, INCLUDING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, AND GENERAL LEDGER.
• ENSURE PROPER CODING AND ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES.

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS:

• COLLABORATE WITH THE PROCUREMENT TEAM TO ENSURE FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE IN PROCUREMENT PROCESSES.
• REVIEW AND APPROVE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and grant management
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of donor regulations and compliance requirements

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CVs and cover letters to hr.iraq@actionforhumanity.org. Please ensure that the job code VA-KRI-2024-18 is included in the email subject line.

All applications are subject to a satisfactory screening check and require at least two professional references.

Action for Humanity follows a transparent, non-discriminatory recruitment process, ensuring no bias based on race, religion, or gender. We are committed to safeguarding the well-being of all individuals connected to our organization and expect the same commitment from all staff, volunteers, consultants, and suppliers.

Our humanitarian efforts are independent of political, religious, or financial interests.