:OVERVIEW
Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights is a charitable organization supporting survivors of human rights violations, defending fundamental freedoms, and promoting democratic values throughout the world. Our programs provide mental health, medical treatment, and other support services to survivors of trauma, terror, domestic violence, and human rights violations.
We are seeking applications for the following position:
Position: Finance Officer
Employment Type: Full-time (40 Hours/Week) (5 Days/Week)
Based: Qamishli
Reports to: Head of Finance and Logistics, Center Manager
Required Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounts & Finance, with 3 years of working experience in the field of Accounts/Finance/Audit
Application Deadline: June 10, 2025
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: One year, with the possibility of renewal.
:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Prepare monthly cash book/bank book and financial reports
Collect bank statements monthly and prepare the bank reconciliation statement
Prepare a Cash reconciliation statement with a cash count sheet
Maintain & monitor Petty Cash in the Office and regularly replenish the petty cash and ensure enough cash is available in the office to meet day-to-day office expenses
Prepare monthly payroll, collection of staff timesheets, and Payroll disbursement
Ensure timely payment of income tax and social security
Keep the checkbook & Cash in safe custody
Prepare/review payment vouchers and ensure that all the supporting documents are complete according to the organization’s requirements.
Prepare monthly cash projections according to cash requirements in the office and submit them to the Head of Finance for review and arrangement of funds.
Produce and maintain an up-to-date bookkeeping system and regularly enter data in accounting software.
Ensure that all documentation is prepared according to the requirements of the organization/project donors
Prepare audit schedules and details required by the auditors
Maintain a permanent inventory of the organization's equipment and assets, and conduct physical verification regularly
Systematically keep all financial records and ensure that all vouchers are readily available for review/audit
Scanning of financial records and vouchers kept in separate folders
Monitoring & guiding the field units
Any other task assigned by the supervisor
REQUIREMENTS
Excellent Kurdish and English skills (listening, speaking, and writing); Arabic is an advantage.
Completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting or Finance;
Familiarity with book-keeping software and international book-keeping standards;
At least three years of work experience in this field;
Three years of work experience with not-for-profit organizations and projects funded by multiple donors;
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, and cooperation with other staff members, centers, and external partners;
Readiness to travel, including multi-day trips both nationally and internationally;
Undertake any activity aimed at protecting clients, particularly children and youth, from violence and harm;
Active interest in promoting human rights and social justice; awareness of current events nationally and internationally.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit, in English:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to work with Jiyan in this position.
- CV detailing your previous work experience
Interested candidates should submit their application documents via email:
Email: qamishlo.jobs@jiyan-foundation.org.
Subject: Please include "Finance Officer" in the subject line of your email.
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