Job Title: Finance Manager
Department: Operations
Duty Station: Erbil, 60% domestic travel
Line Manager: Head of Mission
Line Management Responsibility: Finance Team
Position Type: Full-time
ABOUT US
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through unarmed civilian protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath and to help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Finance Manager is responsible for financial management; financial reporting, accounting, funds management, preparing donor finance reports and contributing to fraud control procedures. The Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Nonviolent Peaceforce internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Programs and other Departments, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to all departments and to HQ to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure effective, transparent use of financial resources in compliance with donor policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and training to NPIQ staff on financial policies and procedures as necessary.
- Ensuring the timely keeping of financial information and maintaining all financial records for grants and for the organization.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors and other stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain an internal audit mechanism Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing accounts including necessary reconciliations and analysis.
- Produce and analysis budget vs. actual BVA reports. In close liaison with the Programme and Operations Teams as well as Head of Mission, review, analysis and monitor budget vs. Actual income and expenditure for grant addressing areas of concern. Coordinate with the operations team to ensure procurement policies and practices are compliant with donor requirements.
- Provide financial inputs for grants budget development and lead and coordinate the annual budget process for NPIQ.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to government authorities.
- Liaise with and advice Program Team related to the preparation of donor reports and requirements
- Review, monitor and manage cashflow.
- Ensure close liaison with NP headquarters and ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Flag issues of concern in a timely manner to Head of Mission, HQ and other relevant units.
- Coordinate audits, including contracting auditors, preparing financial and compliance documents for audits and ensuring that all audit requirements are met.
- Reviewing month end reports including bank reconciliations, budget vs. actuals reports, A/R, A/P and cash forecast.
- Maintain real time accounts payable system with monthly submission to HQ.
- Ensure internal controls are implemented throughout the country programme with a specific focus on ensuring thorough fraud prevention processes and oversight.
- Manage the country finance team.
COMMITMENT TO NP PRINCIPLES
Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and vision.
All NP employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s guiding principles:
- Nonviolence
- Direct action
- Radical connection
- Process-oriented
- Independence
- Nonpartisanship
- Redemption and healing
- Pluriversality
- Accountability
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
A. Education, Knowledge and Experience
- Commitment to the humanitarian principles (humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence) and the work of Nonviolent Peaceforce
- Qualification in accounting and finance
- Experience in finance management with a humanitarian nongovernmental organization
Experience interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable country rules and regulations, and grants management.
- Experience working in multi-cultural environment
- Quick Book experience is a significant advantage
B. Skills
Independent Judgment/Analytical:
- Ability to manage information with discretion
- Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze data
- Demonstrated ability to effectively process and consolidate information and documentation from multiple location
- Ability to manage information with discretion
- Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze data
- Demonstrated ability to effectively process and consolidate information and documentation from multiple locations
Languages:
- Ability to interact confidently with and present detailed financial information effectively to colleagues and external contacts in verbal and written English, Arabic language skills are a significant advantage
Interpersonal:
- Flexible, energetic and adaptable
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Proven ability to build relationships
Financial Management:
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and accounting software; QuickBooks
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Skills in budgeting and budgetary control
Application Process
- Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The closing date for applications is Thursday, 24th April 2025
- Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early.
- As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.
