Finance Assistant

Nationals onlyLocation: Based in Dikwa office, with frequent travel to operational offices (Maiduguri and Damboa) JOB SUMMARY Finance Officer provides day-to-day financial support on one or more programs/grants, including the processing of transactions, adhere to donor regulations and IMC policies and procedures, reporting, and assisting in financial analysis. Finance Officer reports directly to Finance Manager. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
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
Ensure timely deductions and remittance of relevant statutory payments.
Research on financial compliance topics.
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 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business
Chartered Accountant or other equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years post NYSC or exemption experience with INGO
Experience with accounting packages
Skills and competencies in raising resources and achieving results in relief and development.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
Understanding of international relief and development principles and humanitarian issues.
Familiarity with International humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
Ability to network and cultivate strong relationships with government, donors, partners, and other stakeholders
Competency in use of computers in a Windows environment including MS Word, Excel, and use of internet and email

Applicants should send CVs to imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.comEthical Conduct for IMC Staff The International Medical Corps maintains a code of standards of conduct that shall govern the performances of its employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported /by donor funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated above, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. IMC officers, employees, or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, or parties to sub-agreements. These standards shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by IMC officers, employees, or agents.Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and AbuseActively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.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. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these valuesOther duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive 

Apply via :

imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com