Finance and Operations Officer

The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.

Role Purpose

The Finance and Operations Officer will support the day-to-day finance, administration, and procurement functions of Berghof Foundation Iraq. The role will work closely with the Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, project teams, and Berlin based finance colleagues to ensure accurate documentation, timely processing, and compliance with internal procedures.

Overview of the position:

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Starting date: 09.08.2026

Duration: limited contract until 31.12.2026

Location: Erbil, Iraq

Intervention Sector(s): Operations, Finance, Administration and Procurement Support

Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years

Your main tasks:

• Support local accounting processes, including petty cash reconciliation, bank statement tracking, and the posting of relevant transactions in QuickBooks.
• Maintain organized finance records and ensure that supporting documents such as quotations, receipts, invoices, and terms of reference are complete and properly filed.
• Coordinate finance related communication with local vendors and support documentation related to local partners, in coordination with the relevant finance colleagues.
• Support procurement processes by assisting with purchase requests, procurement documentation, and the preparation of files for goods and services.
• Assist with administrative and logistical arrangements for project activities, events, travel, accommodation, and office needs.
• Support office management tasks, including payments related to office services and the management of office mobile phone credit.
• Contribute to compliance, audit readiness, and proper internal documentation across finance, administration, and procurement processes.
• Be willing to travel within Iraq to support ongoing activities and operations.

Your knowledge, experiences and skills:

• University degree in finance, accounting, business administration, management, or another relevant field.
• Relevant experience in finance, administration, procurement, or operations support, with an NGO, INGO, donor funded project, or international organization.
• a solid understanding of accounting, procurement, documentation, and filing procedures.
• Must have experience with QuickBooks.
• Fluency in Kurdish and Arabic is required. Good working knowledge of English is required.

Additional skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and filing skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to coordinate with colleagues, vendors, and project teams.
• Commitment to compliance, transparency, and accountability.

What you can expect from us:

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence based flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINE: 

• Please submit your CV and cover letter by 01.08.2026  via email to calls.iraq@berghof-foundation.org with the Subject line: Finance and Operations Officer

Qualified women  are strongly encouraged to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application! Thank you!