Finance Officer – Telafar

Payroll
• The Finance Officer will manage Telafar Base payroll payment processes and in complies with all statutory payment requirements and deductions.
• Ensure all payroll data is accurately recorded in the cashbook.
Accounting
• Assist the Telafar Base manager and Erbil NFM with accounting, budgeting and all other financial/accounting activities as directed
• Review and process payment requests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy
• Ensure all regular payments are made on time with proper supporting documents
• Ensure that Telafar Sector Cashbooks are thoroughly checked, all expenditure duly coded to the relevant natural, cost center, project & account codes and supported by an active Grant before passing them on to the Erbil finance team
• Update Telafar Sector Cashbook on a daily basis with transactions and advances issued.
• Prepare monthly funds request for Telafar Office and share with Erbil finance team.
• Prepare bank reconciliation for MAG Telafar bank account
• Monthly payroll payments and preparation of staff salary transfer letters
• Assist in advance analysis and reconciliation of advances.
• Manage exchange of US$ to local currency
• Coordinate with bank/Hawala company for smooth financial operations.
• Scan all financial documents and upload to share point
• Maintain hard and soft financial data and update it on a monthly basis.
• Ensure that all data is available during audits
• Ensure accurate and complete accounting and that relevant records are maintained
• Assist Telafar Base manager, Erbil CFM/NFM in complying with MAG HQ Finance policies, procedures and regulations

Liaison
• Manage the working relationships with local banks/cash providers ensuring that adequate funds are received promptly to meet working capital requirements and regular reconciliations are made to bank statements etc.
• Liaison with relevant Government finance departments, with an up to date knowledge of KRG accounting / tax law.
• Provide support to the NFM in resolving daily financial issues relevant to Telafar Sector Office
Administration
• Ensure that all supporting documents are filed in a logical manner for easy retrieval and access at the Sector Office.
• Ensure that all Finance documents are properly archived in accordance with Finance Department policy
• Perform other related duties as required by the Telafar Base Manager and Erbil Finance team.
General
• Work towards achieving departmental business plan objectives.
• He/ She is expected to maintain a professional conduct in line with MAG’s core values since his/her actions represent MAG.
• Work within the framework of MAG’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for MAG, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
• Work as part of a team and liaise with other departments to ensure effective communications across the organization.
• Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all MAG policies and procedures.
• Participate in relevant meetings.
• Understand and uphold the standards outlined in MAG’s Safeguarding Framework, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with MAG’s work and reporting concerns if they do arise.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programs.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required.

Qualification and core competencies:
• Further education in accounting or book keeping related background
• Knowledge of Database System, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word etc.
• Previous professional experience not less than two years of working in a financial role, ideally for an NGO
• Experience processing payroll and management of cash flow
• Good Data Analytical skills
• Excellent written, and spoken (Kurdish), Arabic (Desirable) and English (Essential)
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Qualified candidates from duty of location will be given preference.

Application procedure for the position
All interested candidates in apply for this position should send their updated CV in English to this email address [email protected]

Please note that candidates who do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered. All Applicants must mention the job title (Finance Officer-Telafar) in subject line of their email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications:
• With no job title in the subject line,
• Sent through links and
• Duplicate applications will be disqualified.
Closing date for applications is 23-Jan-2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed”.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. If you think you would be suited in this role we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
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