Finance Coordinator

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Job Function/ Description:

• Review and process invoices; analyze and reconcile discrepancies.
• Review of and accounting for procurement transactions under $5K, to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments
• Primary responsibility for liaison with logistics/procurement
• Periodically review program spending and financial compliance with the Finance Manager.
• Oversee purchases/procurement for office-related supplies and materials;
• In coordination with A/P, Ensure A/P are paid and cleared on timely manner a reconciliation report to submit Finance Manager
• Participate in monthly reviews of financial statements and related schedules and analyses with Headquarters and Field Office Director
• Prepare RCR and BvA with analytical tables on monthly bases and share it with Finance Manager for review
• Participate in weekly budget review with program and other team
• Monthly and bi monthly Petty Cash and Bank Reconciliations for BHA program
• Support in monthly and weekly closing process
• Serve as a proactive problem solver for vendors, clients, and internal staff 
• Manage assigned staff , including mentor and training
• Analyze accounts and prepare journal entries 
• Assist Finance Department with any research and reporting projects 
• Perform general administrative duties as needed for the station
• Assists audit process as part of team with review requirement and draft answers to Finance Manger and other senior finance team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

 

Required Education & Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant field
• At least three years’ experience in Finance, financial management
• Advanced computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word, CostPoint would be advance.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to see tasks through to complete resolution
• Knowledge of Colleague’s financial management system and/or a related financial management system
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Arabic, and Kurdish languages.
• Basic statistical analysis skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Exceptional work ethic 
• Self-motivated, team player comfortable dealing with all levels of management 
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledge of budgets, contracts, and cost point Accounting software is preferred 

Interested qualified candidates are requested to apply through Blumont website: www.blumont.org before 2nd August 2021.

Blumont is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We give priority to the candidates who are meeting the requirements of the position. Due to the large volume of Applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Blumont will review the applications on rolling basis and may close the advertisement before the deadline if the ideal candidate was found. One or more similar/different positions maybe filled in this recruitment activity depending on the applicants’ qualification