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Finance & HR Officer – National Position

Mosul | Baghdad | Erbil

  • Organization: Malteser International
  • Location: Mosul | Baghdad | Erbil
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Banking and Finance
  • Closing Date:

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disastersaround the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asiaand the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been caring for host communities and displaced people in Iraq since 2014 with a permanent presence on the ground. In the regions of Kurdistan (Dohuk, Erbil) and central Iraq (Ninewa), we have worked with local partner organizations to provide medical care, social cohesion activities as well as livelihood activities for the local population and displaced people. Since summer 2024 Malteser International in Iraq is a so called hibernation location with a small team based in Erbil, Iraq. 

For its work in Erbil Malteser International is looking for a motivated Finance & HR officer for a maximum of 32h working hours per month.

The Finance and HR Officer (FHO) is responsible for managing all monthly financial transactions between MI Headquarters and the MI Office in Iraq, ensuring that transactions are received in a timely manner and documented in compliance with MI Financial Policies and Procedures. This role involves providing critical support in delivering efficient financial and HR management to enhance work quality and contribute to the achievement of MI overall organizational objectives. Additionally, FHO will support MI Headquarters in financial management activities, including the verification of vouchers and ensuring accuracy and accountability in financial records as well as HR activities for Iraq locations. 

Your responsibilities:

  • Act as cashier, managing cashbook and bankbook transactions for IQD and USD accounts. 
  • Verify invoices, contracts, and other documents for compliance before submission for approval. 
  • Ensure tax compliance and handle tax payments for staff and suppliers and handle annual clearance. 
  • Coordinate with banks/Hawala (payments, reports, bank statements), prepare cheques. 
  • Enter all accounting data into the system (FTL), including scanning and labelling of all vouchers as per internal guidelines and ensure timely closure. 
  • Calculate staff salaries, gratuity, and social security payments and ensure they are paid on time. 
  • Maintain confidential HR files and report on staff leave balances to respective line managers. 
  • Perform any additional tasks assigned by the PC or MI HQ staff (for example contribute in proposal budget development). 

Your profile:

  • University degree in Finance, Business administration, or other relevant studies desirable  
  • Minimum 3 years work experience in financial and administrative management  
  • In depth knowledge of financial control systems, accounting, budget planning and financial reporting in humanitarian aid projects  
  • Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office, accounting software), ability to implement new software packages in field locations  
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken), Kurdish and/ or Arabic

What we offer:

  • Start Date: asap
  • Duty Station: Erbil with travels to other locations whenever needed such as Bagdad, Mosul etc.
  • Duration of contract: 5 months 
  • Part time: Maximum of 32h working hours per month
  • Salary according to qualification and experience

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all people, regardless ofgender, confessionororigin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

 

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.