[Ramadi,Iraq ]

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We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.

Our Team

To support conflicted-affected populations access appropriate and equitable assistance that meets humanitarian needs and reduces underlying drivers of conflict at all levels.

Job Purpose

To work closely with the Finance Officer  on day-to-day operational aspects of Finance function of Oxfam Country Office and to check the financial payments and  to update the  books of accounts and to ensure they are up to date, and to check and maintain financial documentation / records, both in electronic and paper format, in a secure and orderly manner.

 

Core Details
Location:	Iraq .Anbar
Salary:	As Per Oxfam Salary Scale
Internal Grade:	E2
Division	Division Name	Job Family:	Finance
Contract type:	FIXED TERM
Hours of work:	. 40 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage
This role reports to:	Program Manager
Staff reporting to this post:	N/A
Annual budget
Key relationships/interactions:	The employee needs to work closely with the Finance Officer  and also keep coordination with the other colleague  (Finance Assistants ) In fields
Screening checks:	All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.
References:	Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require minimum of two references covering five years of employment history.
DBS checks (for roles based in the UK): It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with, or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law).			Please specify the level of DBS check. If not, please type N/A.

Key Responsibilities

 

1. To support the finance team in ensuring that the programme maintains high standards of financial management control, accounting and preparation of reports for the  country  and the donors;
2. To ensure that cash records are updated daily, expenditures are properly coded and transactions are closely monitored. Ensure that all cash received are recorded immediately & intact. Ensure that any discrepancies are brought to the attention of the finance office and manager on time.
3. To ensure that staff advances and travel floats are issued strictly within Oxfam guidelines, all recoveries in respect of advances & floats etc owed by staff members to Oxfam are appropriately deducted from the salaries on specified dates and that the finance manager authorises all float/ salary advance requests and returns submitted by staff. Ensure that float register is properly maintained and staffs are properly charged for private use of phone, photocopies, and vehicles.

 To ensure that a complete and accurate record of all petty cash transactions is maintained at all times; that expenditure of petty cash is fully monitored; and that requests for replenishment are made in a timely manner, with strict observation to the insured limit of cash in safe/hand.

4. Ensure that all petty cash vouchers raised are appropriately approved and filed in a safe place over the life of the projects.
5. Ensure any cash received is banked intact and immediately and that Office petty cash is securely stored.

• Carry out cash counts regular as a vital control measure on cash management.

5. To support finance team in the preparation of project cash projections and with the advice of the finance manager and the programme manager, make cash top up requests to country office to ensure that the Project has sufficient funds at all time
6. Ensure that payroll is accurately processed and salaries are remitted by the 25^st of each month. The payroll system is properly maintained and updated/ upgraded promptly. Ensure that all statutory deductions are remitted by the due dates.
7. Conduct actual payment of cash transfers to communities and submit returns to the finance officer immediately after payments. Maintain personal integrity and strictly comply with security guidelines and cash handling procedures.
8. Deputise the finance officer on all matters related to financial management, control and reporting.
9. To ensure that all accounting documents are properly filed
10. To take up any other responsibility that may be assigned by the line manager
11. Arrange field staff salary transfer throw Hawall company also the other related cash transfer in the field offices including the top up for each Oxfam office in country .
12. Arrange the month end Closing include cash counts bank reconciliations

Your Commitment to Oxfam

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women’s rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

 

Technical Skills and Competencies : University degree in a finance related subject or professional accountancy qualifications or equivalent experience. A minimum of 3 years accounting experience in providing a whole range of accounting services ideally in the NGO or public sector. Ability and experience of using financial software package and use of other IT software in particular Microsoft applications. Ability to approach, train and coach others. Ability to deal with people at all levels and a high diverse environment. Able to manage time effectively and deliver results in the most effective and efficient way. Interest in the work of Oxfam and the programme Willingness and able to travel to conflict affected area where the Mosul Response programme is operating. Ability to prioritise own workload, to work independently where necessary. High level of numeracy, accuracy and analytical skills and attention to details skill. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work effectively with others across teams, with competing demands and driven to achieve results within deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills: proven ability to present information and concepts clearly. Good interpersonal skills experience of working in a multi cultural, multi location environment. Capacity building experience Fluency in written and spoken English and Kurdish or Arabic. Commitment to the values of Oxfam and its policy on equal opportunities, gender and diversity.

OXFAM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

 

TO APPLY:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

For more details about this Vacancy, please visit the job advert using the below link:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/16043/description 

 

Application only should be WORD-PDF format. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.