Deputy Finance Manager, Syria Response

Location: Erbil, Iraq

The starting salary package for this position is £38,500 GBP / approx. $52,000 USD per annum including all allowances.

About the Syria Response programme:

MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013 working to support and protect conflict-affected communities from explosive remnants of war, so that people can restore and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury.

About the role:

Due to rapid expansion of the programme MAG are recruiting for a Deputy Finance Manager for our Syria Response programme, based in Erbil. Reporting to the Finance and Support Services Manager you will support the completion of monthly financial tasks and will play a key role in ensuring that all day-to-day financial tasks are completed and financial procedures are followed. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial professional to work in a multi-million and multi-funded programme in a fast paced context. You will be expected to travel to the different operational bases as and when required.

About you:

Previous experience in the NGO or mine action sector is not essential however you will need experience in financial planning, forecasting and reporting, overseas experience would be an advantage. The successful candidate will also need line management experience including developing and capacity building national staff. You should either hold or be working towards a professional accounting qualification.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with a range of benefits

• Salary: The total salary package for this position is £38,500 GBP / approx. $52,000 USD per annum including all allowances.*Please see the general information for full terms and conditions related to this.

• Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.

• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of eight weeks leave per year

• Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year

• Insurance: All international staff are automatically covered by MAG's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance including evacuation and repatriation.

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 further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:

Candidate information Pack – Deputy Finance Manager, Syria Response

Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 30th June 2019. 

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.