Director, Finance

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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. The below tasks and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. The level of work performed may varies depending on the complexity of country portfolio, as to the number of influencing factors and their interdependencies. Some of the factors affecting complexity may be size of country program (USD value and number of projects), variety of donors, interdependence and interrelations of projects, number of field sites, stakeholders, resources, country context, etc. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation: MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting and Finance Management

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, including ensuring that all financial reports are submitted on or before the deadlines set and contain relevant information for all the users of the financial reports
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. Provide input on general, non-program costs. Provide recommendations for budget realignments as required
Present and facilitate review of actual to projected budget expenditures with Budget Holders and Country Management team
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
Establish and update contact details of potential donors in-country, as applicable
Participate in donor meetings and communicate relevant information to International Finance and other corporate offices HQ
Work with key donor Staff to develop and maintain optimum financial and programmatic relationship
Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community
Lead 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 when requested
Facilitates emergency and non-emergency security expenditures

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 and adheres to those standards. 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. 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, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. 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. 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.




Job Requirements


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Typically, an advance university degree (equivalent to Master's degree) in Accounting or Business Administration. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate;
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; World Bank, EU, DfID, and other donors
Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies
Experience in working with a large national staff team
Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization
Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations
Experience in managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies
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
Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public- private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
Strong writing and presentation skills
Ability to effectively present Information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, government and other related regional players
Proven capabilities in leadership required
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
Languages: fluency in English, written and oral is required. Additional ability to read, write and interpret, technical and non-technical in another language may be required according to post position and official country language, such as French and Arabic




Additional Technical or Language Requirements


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.


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, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.


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.


MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME


All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant's previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.



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