Finance Assistant At International Medical Corps (IMC) 301 views13 applications


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, 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. Currently IMC Nigeria has 7 field offices with more than 200 staff with a possibility of further growth.

International Medical Corps is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Finance Assitant to be based in its Dikwa Office.

Finance Assistant

Nationals only

Location: 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

Method of Application

Applicants should send CVs to [email protected]

Ethical 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 Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
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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 values

Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

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International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian 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 rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

We assist those in urgent need anywhere, anytime, no matter what the conditions, providing lifesaving health care and health care-related emergency services—often within hours.

 

As conditions ease, we work with local leaders to rebuild stronger. In non-emergency settings, our focus is development. Through our training programs, we pass essential skills into local hands, preparing those in disaster-prone areas to better withstand adversity. Embedding these skills into the community lies at the heart of what we do: build self-reliance. It gives people hit by tragedy a sense of ownership over their own recovery and the ability to shape their own future as they rebuild. And wherever it occurs, it is an investment that benefits us all because it prepares local residents to be their own best First Responders should disaster strike.

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0 USD Borno CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week International Medical Corps

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, 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. Currently IMC Nigeria has 7 field offices with more than 200 staff with a possibility of further growth.

International Medical Corps is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Finance Assitant to be based in its Dikwa Office.

Finance Assistant

Nationals onlyLocation: Based in Dikwa office, with frequent travel to operational offices (Maiduguri and Damboa)JOB SUMMARYFinance 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

Method of Application

Applicants should send CVs to [email protected]

Ethical 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 Abuse Actively 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 values

Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

2018-05-12

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