Finance Assistant - Erbil – Iraq (2 Positions)

Context:

Under the general guidance of chief of Mission (COM)/DCoM, and the overall supervision of Head of Resources Management, direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in accurate financial tracking and record keeping of the daily projects financial activities.

2. Assist in maintaining financial reporting system for the ongoing projects so that project grant commitments and grant expenditures are tracked according to IOM standards.

3. Assist in processing grant administration (agreements, amendments and payments), track payments released to IOM implementing partners; certify and process all grant payment vouchers according to IOM procedures.

4. Maintain files and records for financial procedures and correspondences with program officers.

5. Liaise and work with program officers and program assistants to enhance project performance regarding administrative and financial matters.

6. Assist in following up on advances and settlements for payments issued while maintaining timely records and up to date entries.

7. Assist in reconciliation for funds vs. expenditures for proper fund closure and overall financial tracking/reporting.

8. Assist in reviewing final financial reports and correspondences with implementing partners’ finance departments to ensure that all necessary documentation is provided in accordance with IOM financial reporting guidelines.

9. Perform other such related duties as may be assigned.

10. Other related duties as required