Country Finance Manager, Iraq
The starting salary package for this position is £54,904 GBP / approx. $75,561 USD including all allowances **
About MAG:
MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.
About the Iraq programme:
Following decades of conflict, Iraq is heavily contaminated with landmines and other unexploded ordnance (UXO) and the ongoing regional crisis has added to the scale of this problem. MAG has been working in Iraq since 1992 and after expansion into new area over the past 12 months; we currently have 700 national staff and 88 teams operating in 6 areas in northern Iraq. By clearing hazardous areas, MAG has enabled new schools, roads and hospitals to be built, opened up vital trade routes and allowed communities to use their farming land in safety, giving them greater food security and an escape from poverty. Most recently, our work has supported the safe expansion or establishment of camps for displaced people and clearance of areas of return, as well as delivering life-saving risk education for those fleeing the violence.
About the role:
Based in Erbil and reporting to the Head of Support Services, the Country Finance Manager will be a member of the programmes’ Senior Management Team, and provide strategic and operational financial leadership to the programme. With a global budget in excess of $20 million USD and a range of institutional donors, this is a challenging, fast paced role in MAG’s largest programme. As the Country Finance Manager, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, from day to day financial management such as cashbooks, payroll and cash flow; to strategic financial analysis, budget forecasting, business planning and risk management.
About you:
You will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) or have similar calibre academic or professional qualifications. You should have at least six years of progressive and relevant experience in financial management role, managing large and complex budgets. You will also have significant international experience, ideally having worked previously for an international organisation or NGO. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of donor budgeting, reporting requirements and experience of formulating grant proposals. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to report in a timely and accurate manner, the ability to work independently and build excellent working relationships with project stakeholders. You must be self-motivated, with a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, and able to work well under pressure with limited supervision in a fast paced environment. You will also need experience of providing strategic and operational financial leadership. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. Arabic Language skills desirable.
Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks, please click here***.* You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on the MAG website, using the link below.**
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential
How to apply
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of 17th September 2021.