Finance/Compliance Officer at Mercy Corps

Employment Nigeria 31-Aug-2016 ABUJA , Banking and Finance NGO

Mercy Corps, An International Humanitarian Organisation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a very strategic position within our management team. We are looking for a motivated individual, who is enthusiastic about the work we do and is looking to work within a dynamic team as:

POSITION : Finance and Compliance Officer

Job Summary

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Nigeria country including accounting, banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance.
The Finance department ensures compliance with donors regular as well Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures.

General Positions Summary:

Working in the finance department under the direction of the Deputy Finance Manager, the Finance and compliance Officer will ensure accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting roles and will support the monthly accounting cycle and sub award management.

Essential Job Functions

Set up and maintain the finance department
Approve in the preparation of monthly cash flow projections.
Prepare the month end accounting close process
Support documentation in all country offices
Prepare subjournals and upload data to the general ledger
Follow up with maintaining the general ledger software
Assist in the training and support of all finance officer in field offices prepare the accounting documentations as directed
Monitor cash and bank balance and accounts consolidation
Participate conduct sub grantee assessment and preparation of sub grantee agreement
Other duties assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, Master's degree preferred.
At least 5 years field experience of general ledger accounting ( at least 3 years’ experience in NGO setting).
Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
Effective skills in coordination, organization and prioritization as well as in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members.
Proven ability to work and solve problems independently without direct supervision.
Prior management experience
Demonstrated knowledge of USG, DFID, ECHO, EU and other donor regulations
English proficiency required: excellent written and oral skills.
Ability to speak hausa is desirable

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and Cover Letter, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org

Note

All applications must include the position title in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity organization and we encourage women to apply to this position.

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