Job Description:

Finance Assistant

Number of positions: 1

Duration: One year

Location:  Duhok Governorate and Zakho ID

Deadline of submission: 4th December 2022

About Us:

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run four women’s centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Kurdistan 

Our programs are based around pillars from the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals:

·       Health & Safety

·       Education & Livelihoods

·       Peace building & Human Rights

Our centers implement much-needed livelihood training, language courses, computer training, mental health support, fitness and health training, and awareness sessions and advocacy on women's rights and gender-based violence. 

We aim to provide the foundation for women to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local women to implement the programs. Our fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Working closely with TLF finance manager to process and prepare financial statements and reports.

·       Creating, sending, and following up on invoices.

·       Collecting and reviewing data for reports.

·       Reviewing and performing audits on financial statements and reports.

·      Reporting discrepancies.

·       Ensure that all vouchers have all supporting documentation (approval notes, goods received notes, contracts, invoices, receipts, etc.

·       Preparing payments for employees.

·       Printing the documents of the end month closing and collecting the supporting documents.

·       Make sure all cost allocation tools are signed and uploaded to the relevant Links at monthly basis.

·       Updating the tracking sheet of the payments.

·       Make sure that all supporting documents of sub-grants’ financial reports are properly archived.

·       Make sure that all vouchers from the main office and the field offices are properly scanned and archived in a systemic manner .

·       Ensure that physical cash, checks, blank check books and other important documents are properly safe guarded in the office’s safe.

·       Support in audit process by pulling out the document.

·       Participate in professional development activities, as needed, or requested.

·       Perform other duties, as needed and/or requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

·       Bachelor’s degree or diploma with 0-2 years of experience in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or any related field.

·       0-2 year’s previous professional experience as an Accountant, Finance Assistant, preferably with an INGO.

·       Fluent in both Arabic and Kurdish Languages, with good command of English Language, both writing and speaking.

·       Good knowledge in MS Office package including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.

·       Able to communicate clearly and confidently with people from different backgrounds.

·       A time player, able to work under pressure and able to multi-task.

·       Flexible, hardworking, honest, and trustworthy.

·       Must have at least 1 year experience working with Lotus Flower in Duhok city

How to apply:

·       Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org while mentioning “Finance Assistant“ as the subject of your email.

·       CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

·       CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

·       Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.