Finance Officer-Awbere – International Medical Corps (IMC)
Accounting and Finance
International Medical Corps (IMC)
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com.
A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.
Under the supervision of the Field Program Manager, the Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining and managing accounting activities.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Finance
- Processing financial transactions
- Work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and Field Program Manager to ensure smooth operation and compliance with the organization’s finance standards and deadlines.
- Maintaining accounting records, filing systems, and computer files
- Scanning finance documents and loading them into the shared drive as required
- Prepare Bank reconciliations when required
- Handling, processing, and reconciliation of petty cash, cash withdrawals, and deposits
- Assist in preparing and reviewing all the supporting documents for the finance transactions to ensure full compliance with internal audit and company requirements,
- Plan, organize, and manage your workload to ensure your contribution to the organization’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
- Support the year-end procedure and preparation for external audit.
- Processing payment and reports
- Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate for this role
- consolidate financial information.
Desirable:
- Ability to produce and communicate clear financial reports as required
- Excellent teamwork skills as well as the ability to apply initiative.
- Ability to develop and enhance the existing financial systems and processes
- Good written and verbal communication skills
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Code of Conduct As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns. |
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Safeguarding It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons. |
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Equal Opportunities International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. |
- Bachelor Degree in Finance &Accounting, Economics, or relevant field.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience directly related to financial management or accountancy, preferably with an international organization (NGO)
- Active knowledge of English language writing and speaking
- Proficiency in financial Accounting software like Cost-Point, Sun System & MS Excel and MS Word as well as good grasp on Internet and email communication.
- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
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