Senior Financial Specialist

About the role

Iraq Jobs is looking for a Senior Financial Specialist to oversee financial planning, analysis and reporting for its initiatives. This is a part-time hybrid position based in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, Oman, combining on-site work with approved work-from-home arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports, monitor budgets and cash flow, and analyse financial performance
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial policies and standards
• Advise management on financial risks and opportunities
• Support grant or project financial tracking where applicable
• Collaborate with internal teams to give clear, timely financial insights
• Maintain accurate records and communicate complex financial information accessibly

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; professional certifications such as CMA, CPA or ACCA are an advantage
• Ability to work independently in a part-time, hybrid setting, managing several priorities and meeting deadlines accurately
• Experience in multi-stakeholder or NGO environments, or in regional labour markets, is an asset

Required skills

• Strong finance and financial planning skills for budgeting, forecasting and strategic decisions
• Analytical skills to interpret financial data and build evidence-based recommendations
• Financial reporting experience, including statements, management reports and compliance documentation
• Communication skills to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Proficiency with financial and accounting software, spreadsheets and data analysis tools; familiarity with budgeting and project finance is beneficial