Chief Financial Officer

4 days ago


Baghdad, Iraq beBeeAccountant Full time

Job Opportunity: Senior Financial Professional

Near East Foundation is seeking a Senior Financial Professional to join their team in Iraq.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience working in international organizations.

Responsibilities:

  • Compile daily accounting entries and ensure compliance with NEF policies;
  • Verify procurement processes by reviewing invoices for accuracy and ensuring proper documentation is attached;
  • Review staff expense reports and advance requests to ensure compliance with NEF policies prior to payment;
  • Manage accounts payable process within Sage Intacct and submit weekly requests for payments to HQ;
  • Complete and submit monthly bank reconciliations and bank statements to the Finance Director;
  • Provide oversight to payroll administration to ensure accurate salaries, social security, income tax, and bank transfers;
  • Maintain control of petty cash and reconcile monthly;
  • Assist in preparation of disbursement vouchers, checks, and bank transfer requests;
  • Review expenditure reports submitted by partners and sub-grantees for accuracy and compliance;
  • Maintain fixed assets inventory;
  • Support the Finance Director in preparation of annual audits and quarterly forecasts;
  • Other financial tasks as requested by the Iraq Country Team Lead or Finance Director.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field;
  • Minimum 3 years accounting experience preferably from the international NGO sector;
  • Effective team player with ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a distributed team;
  • Competence with accounting software and MS Office applications;
  • Proficiency in written and oral English and Arabic required;
  • Able to read and interpret documents and communicate effectively;
  • Current knowledge of local regulations related to accounting, payroll, and benefit administration;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail;
  • Flexibility in accepting work assignments while maintaining focus on critical tasks.

NEF promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees. Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment Checks:

  • Satisfactory Restricted Party Screening;
  • Receipt of satisfactory references;
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role.


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