Finance & Operations Officer

at Tearfund
Published June 10, 2026
Location Basra, Iraq
Category Finance  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Operations Officer to join the Eurasia and North Africa team, with an initial focus on supporting our programmes in South Iraq. The Finance & Operations Officer will provide finance, operational, administrative, and coordination support to Tearfund's programming in Iraq, under the line management of the Iraq Finance Manager.

Are you passionate about supporting humanitarian programmes in complex environments? Do you have strong finance, operations, and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and build effective relationships with different stakeholders? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity to contribute to Tearfund's work in the region.

The successful candidate will have:

Experience & Qualifications

A degree and/or equivalent qualification in Finance, Admin, or Logistics
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within an INGO
Experience in accounting, treasury management, cashbooks, petty cash, and payroll
Experience working with finance, admin, and HR policies and procedures
Experience in procurement and logistics functions
Experience engaging with stakeholders at different levels, including government authorities
Experience in security awareness, risk analysis, and recommending appropriate actions
Good experience using software and online systems

Skills & Abilities

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong financial analysis skills
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, databases, and advanced Excel
Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
Good spoken and written English
Understanding and sensitivity to cross-cultural environments
Flexible and adaptable in changing environments
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Integrity and ability to represent Tearfund professionally

Please send your resume/CV