IMC Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria
IMC Finance Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Company BackgroundInternational Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.
By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
Job Summary
The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with general donor regulations, grant specific requirements and IMC policies and procedures.
Additionally, this position will ensure the day-to-day financial and administrative activities and will support the Finance Manager on one program or program site including human resources administration, finance administrative activities and reporting.
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Accounting and Finance Management
Accounting and Finance Support to Grant/Contracts
Coordinate with the team to ensure timely financial and progress reporting is completed and submitted by sub-grantees, reviewed and approved on timely manner and file the reports in sub-grant management file.
To work closely with IMC sub-grantee(s) finance staff (s)
Assist program staff with day-to-day accounting operations and financial support in accordance with donor/client and International Medical Corps internal policies and procedures
Ensure required preapprovals are secured in advance of incurring an expense
Assist in solving Test of Transaction (TOT) issues and send them to Auditor.
Account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments
Prepare ad hoc logistics and financial reporting to aid in tracking and reconciliation of transactions
Maintain accurate financial transactions and grant/contract records
Assist program staff and finance department in meeting donor/client and internal reporting requirements
Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for submission to donor on or before the deadlines
Prepare timely and accurate monthly Pipeline.
Prepare Cash request projection to HQ/country office
Maintain frequent communication with Program Staff, and Field Office Finance to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated clearly.
Work with program and logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs is within budgeted targets.
Interface with service providers on service delivery, invoicing and processing of payments
Ensure compliance with internal and donor regulations and procedures; establishing finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directing or performing their development, documentation, and implementation
Training/ Capacity Building
Train fellow staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
Advocate and plan for professional development of staff
Working Relationships
Maintain frequent communication with Finance Director to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated
Work with program and logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs are within budgeted targets
Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to finance activities
Interface with national government and relevant statutory agencies to ensure compliance with varying government regulations when necessary
Representation
Serve as a liaison with donors on matters related to the program to ensure financial and programmatic accountability to donors
Participate in donor meetings and communicate relevant information to Finance Director and Country Director when called upon to do so
Assist in activities to ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community
Participate in the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided,
as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
Security
Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
Facilitates emergency and non-emergency security expenditures
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
Qualifications
A university degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Professional certifications such as a fully qualified/almost qualified member of ICAN or other qualification recognized by IFAC is an added advantage
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in administration and financial management in the humanitarian sector, including experience in grant financial management aspect of international donor agencies.
Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, preferably Costpoint
Experience in working within a large departmental team.
Ability to carry-out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization.
Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations.
Experience in enforcing the compliance of internal control procedures and policies relating to different departments and activities.
Competency
Proven leadership qualities required.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
Can function effectively in a loosely structured work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to work under pressure and manage work load effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in participatory manner with staff to assess needs, implement and monitor activities.
Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural team.
Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas.
Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Fluent English written and oral.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors.
Compliance & Ethics
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps.
As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
How to Apply
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org
Candidates MUST state the position, location and JOB ID MDG/FIN/07 they are applying for as the subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.
We are an equal opportunity organization So Maiduguri Based candidates are Strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Deadline for submission is October 10th, 2020.
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