BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian 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 has been operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It currently has its country office in Abuja and field offices in Kano, Sokoto and Maiduguri where it is implementing emergency Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and Protection programs, and also building capacity of local health systems and structures, ensuring the provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care.
International Medical Corps is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Finance Officer to be based in its Maiduguri Office.
FINANCE OFFICER –MAIDUGURI
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 the Finance Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accounting and Finance Support to Grant/Contracts
- 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
- Prepare procurement requests and ensure all approvals are secured and coordinate with logistics department the delivery of services and goods
- 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.
- 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.
- Attend coordination meetings upon need.
- Respond promptly to internal audit’s queries.
- Interface with service providers on service delivery, invoicing and processing of payments
- To work closely with IMC sub-grantee(s) finance staff (s)
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to speak Hausa is desired
A degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or any related course.
A professional certificate is an added advantage
2 years cognate experience
Experience in an INGO setting is required
How to apply:
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted
All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager, International Medical Corps via the email: [email protected]
Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the subject of their email, otherwise applications will not be considered.
Application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document.
- Deadline for submission is March 26, 2017
More Information
- Job City Borno State
