• Prepare and organize financial documents, assist in bill management, payment settlements and external audit compliance.
• Maintain close coordination with the project teams, finance and accounting team in Berlin and local partners in Iraq within the necessary parameters to implement project activities.
• Support payroll processing including file and record keeping.
• Develop and maintain electronic and manual filling tracking systems of financial transactions taking place between HQ and country Office and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial activities.
• Prepare and submit financial reports for all relevant country projects.
• Support in budget development and other financial requirements for potential projects.

Your knowledge, experiences and skills:

• You are a national of Iraq.
• You preferably hold a bachelor’s degree (accred. Universities) within a relevant field or equal experience.
• You must have more than 4-5 years of relevant work experience in the fields related to finance.
• You have worked with an NGO in Iraq during your career within the field of finance.
• You are familiar with the standard NGO finance and banking processes in Iraq.
• You have experience in remote communication & cooperation.
• You possess excellent verbal and written language skills in English and Kurdish. Arabic would be an added advantage.
• Professional skills in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams).

Additional skills:

• Flexible and able to address challenges creatively.
• Strong communication skills via online and hybrid formats
• Curiosity and strong empathetic/intercultural skills
• Ability to work under time-pressure

What you can expect from us:

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence based flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions
• If needed – advisory services regarding visa matters and travel conditions

• Please submit your CV (in PDF format in English) and 2 professional references (letters or contact information) by 15.02.2024 (ending with end of business hours) via email to

 calls.beirut@berghof-foundation.org

subject line: Iraq- Finance Focal point

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to receiving your application!