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DIRECTOR, FINANCE - (56)
Job Title:
Director, Finance
Location:
Global - GO (Primary)
Category:
Finance International
Date Needed By:
8/1/2021
Program Description (Background):
This position is for building International Medical Corps talent pipeline. Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for future anticipated positions. Candidates who meet our preliminary requirements will be contacted for interviews.
Please note: Due to volume, we are not able to contact each interested job seeker. If selected for consideration, you will be contacted by a member of our team to discuss our recruitment process.
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial management activities, accountability requirements within the country office. Provide technical assistance to country team members in implementing and complying with financial procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and serve as the financial liaison in the country, local NGOs, other implementing partners and implementing units.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure compliance with the organization and donor regulations and procedures; establish finance and supporting function policies, systems, and procedures; and direct or perform their development, documentation, and implementation.
Supervise and ensure that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions in country offices are performed in accordance with internal policy and procedures.
Review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts, and control over payments.
Suggest formats for financial reporting to aid financial statement users to better understand the contents of the reports for decision-making and strategic planning purposes.
Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of financial transactions of the country office (main and field offices) in order to monitor financial status of all project activities.
Manage the finance department of the country office to meet the financial reporting requirements of In-country management and Headquarters.
Direct the preparation of all financial reports for external purposes with respect to accounting, legal, and contractual requirements.
Maintain the organization's system of accounts, ensuring all accounting data are updated, reconciled, and fully supported.
Oversee training of finance staff and provide technical support to country program and logistics.
Work closely with Budget Holders and the rest of the team members on budget preparation.
Make frequent visits to field offices to provide training to finance staff on internal procedures and requirements.
Present & facilitate review of actual to budget expenditures with Country Director and Site Managers.
Training/Capacity Building:
Determine training needs for finance and human resources staff.
Train senior national staff to increase their capacity in order to increase responsibilities and ensure sustainability of programs.
Advocate and plan for professional development for international and national staff.
Working Relationships:
Maintain frequent communication with International Finance to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated.
Work with Country Director, Budget Holder and the rest of the country management staff to ensure the coordination of programs are within budgeted targets.
Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities.
Interface with national government and relevant agencies to ensure compliance with varying government regulations.
Representation:
Serve as the principal 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 International Finance and other corporate offices HQ.
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization.
Security:
Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
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.
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.
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, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Typically, an advance university degree (equivalent to Master's degree) in Accounting or Business Administration.
Typically, 12+ years of relevant progressive experience in the finance field, including minimum 7 years' experience, in the administrative and financial management of overseas programs.
Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Working experience and comprehensive knowledge of USAID, ECHO, and UNDP regulations and financial management and reporting policies and procedures.
Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies.
Proven leadership qualities required.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
Languages: fluency in English, written and oral is required.
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