Senior Finance and Compliance Officer

About the role

The Senior Finance and Compliance Officer supports KOHRW’s financial management, operations, and compliance across all projects. This role ensures accurate financial processes, documentation, and reporting in line with donor requirements and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, cash flow, banking, and reconciliations.
• Supervise finance staff and enforce financial procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded, verified, archived and audit‑ready.
• Maintain compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and Iraqi/Kurdistan laws.
• Monitor financial and compliance risks, and report concerns to management.
• Support budgeting, financial forecasting, and budget tracking for projects.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and prepare required documentation.
• Prepare accurate donor and organizational financial reports.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and recommend efficiency measures.
• Collaborate with administration, procurement, logistics, and program teams to ensure proper documentation.

Required profile

• Senior‑level finance professional with experience in NGOs or donor‑funded projects.
• Proven ability to supervise finance teams and implement robust financial procedures.
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Familiarity with Iraqi and Kurdistan Region financial regulations.
• Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and cost‑control.

Required skills