Job Title: Field Finance Officer

Reference number: Vac/ 0132/22

Closing Date: May 28, 2022

Duty Station: Jijiga Field Office-Based in  Kebribeya

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: As per the organization scale

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Position Summary

Responsible for the work of the field finance department with regards to accounting methods, ensuring internal financial controls are implemented, responsible for timely reporting to the Country office on cash flow, payroll rosters, monthly financial reports, and maintaining all financial and administrative records according to accounting standards and IMC practices. 

Job Description/Responsibilities: 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises organizes and coordinates work of field finance departments and staff.
• Ensures that work of the field finance department complies with IMC financial and administrative policies and procedures, donor's rules and regulations, and Government of Ethiopia requirements.
• Ensures accuracy of all accounting and financial records.
• Periodically reviews coding with FD and Senior Finance Manager and ensures that expenses are allocated correctly.
• In consultation with FD/ Senior Finance Manager liaise with Country finance office for reconciliations of monthly outstanding receivable and payable accounts.
• Keeps Grant Files updated with required documents in accordance with IMC requirements, Field Finance Manual, and Internal Audit instructions.
• Prepare & review monthly financial reports before sending them to the country office for final review and record.
• Prepares and reviews payroll roster, leave tracking report, and international staff income taxes before sending to DFD country office for final review.
• Prepare, review, and sends monthly and weekly cash requests from the field and submit the request to the Country office & Program Manager.
• Prepares monthly cash flow projection and sends it to Country office & Program Manager.
• Assist the country office in seeking a new Chart of Accounts with regards to the approved budgets from HQ Split.
• Assists in the maintenance of the field office asset and inventory list per IMC and donors’ regulations.
• Assist Country office in opening and changing for signatories of existing and new bank accounts.
• Assists in audit schedule preparation and audit queries from the Internal Audit department in the Country and external audit.
• Ensures that work of felid finance department complies with internal controls and internal audit requirements.
• Reviews procurement documents before submission to country office and field office program Coordinator/ Manager and country office for signature.
• Sends scanned procurement documents over $ 5,000 to the Country office for approval.
• Provides clearances for staff for final payment.
• Other relevant tasks were assigned by Field program Coordinator/Manager and FD/ Country Senior Finance Manager. 

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 standards to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

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.

  Website for reporting misconduct :www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Business Management with 4 years’ work experience in financial management and/or accounting.
• Proficiency in Accounting software, MS Excel and MS Word as well as good grasp on Internet and email communication.
• Active knowledge of English language writing and speaking
• Knowledge of local language is advantageous 
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can apply using THIS LINK

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.