Background

The Yezidi community is recovering from a deliberate attempt by ISIS to exterminate their people specifically because of their religion. This has been recognized as genocide already by the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, the US State Department and Congress, the European Parliament, the UK Parliament, and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. The decision to target a small minority group for extermination based on identity has created a sense of horror not unlike that found in populations in Rwanda, former Yugoslavia, post-WWII Germany, and so on. FYF is sensitive to the particular nature of the suffering of Yezidi survivors, and all projects and activities have been tailored in this regard. The horrific crisis currently facing Yezidis is one in which an external group perpetrated unspeakable crimes against a religious minority, which is now in need of care and support.

Job Summary

The Finance Officer will be responsible for ensuring financial administration activities for FYF. The Finance Officer will also help to ensure accuracy on financial documentation, in coordination with other members of the finance team, management of finance controls, and contribute to reporting and auditing. MUST have working experience with Quickbooks. We are looking for an individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of religious minority members recovering from severe persecution, and someone who believes in the importance and value of civil society organizations, and the value of trauma treatment, justice and accountability, and critically, in women's rights. The Finance Officer will be accountable to the Finance Manager. (S)he will be expected to work remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform several functions:

- Day to day financial administration for FYF-USA and FYF-NL

- Consolidation and initial review of financial documentation from field location

- Proactive management of financial controls including taking appropriate measures in ensure accurate financial administration

- Support in development of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

- Assist in the development of donor reporting and budgets

- Assist in internal and external audit work

- Ensure that processes are compliant with GAAP and regulatory requirements

- Perform and assist in other tasks, as necessary

Qualifications and Competencies

- Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks and demonstrable working experience with Quickbooks.

- Knowledge of working with US federal donors in the humanitarian sector.

- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, development finance, or related field is a distinct advantage. Master's degree and/or accounting designation preferred.

- Three to five years of finance administration experience in development or humanitarian programs.

- Advance skills in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of QBO accounting software.

- A good understanding of overall project cycle management. This should include a good understanding of working with donor guidelines and following up on program compliance.

- Proven capabilities in integrity and strong attention to detail are required, with the ability to work independently and with a diverse team, communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of background, and contribute to overall team capacity building.

- Fluency in English and the ability to write documents, reports, and present information in English is required.

All candidates interested in this position should send their CVs and brief cover letters of interest to FYF