Zhila Shkur Aziz

Zhila Shkur Aziz

Finance & Admin Manager

Finance and compliance leader with over 15 years in humanitarian operations. Proven ability to enhance team performance and ensure adherence to financial regulations. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.

Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
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Years experience
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Languages
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Skills
Work Experience
Finance & Compliance Director
Mercy Corps Iraq
2020 — 2025
  • Developed team capacity through targeted career development and resources.
  • Provided strategic leadership on audit and compliance, ensuring adherence to policies and local regulations.
  • Managed overarching financial strategies and cash flow, ensuring effective resource allocation and compliance.
  • Served as primary liaison for audits, driving transparency and accountability within financial operations.
Senior Finance & Compliance Manager
Mercy Corps Syria
2025 — 2026
  • Directed finance and compliance portfolio at senior management level, influencing strategic decisions.
  • Strengthened organizational audit readiness through robust internal control systems and timely reconciliations.
  • Provided monthly management reports to the country director and senior management team.
  • Developed annual fiscal year budget with the country director and implemented grant budgeting and forecasting systems with program managers.
Skills
Dynamic, Self MotivatedAbility to Work under PressureGood Communication SkillsProblem Solver and Trouble ShooterQuick LearnerCreative and InnovativeManagement & Team LeadingReliable and Trustworthy IndividualStrong MS Excel, Word, and Outlook skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts, English Language
Mosul University
2004 — 2007
Diploma, Accounting & Management
British Institute
2012 — 2013
Languages
Kurdish
Native
Arabic
Fluent
English
Proficient