Finance Officer-Jijiga

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A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

Under the supervision of the Field Program Manager, the Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining and managing accounting activities.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Finance

• Processing financial transactions
• Work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and Field Program Manager to ensure smooth operation and compliance with the organizations finance standards and deadlines.
• Maintaining accounting records, filing systems, and computer files
• Scanning finance documents and loading them into the shared drive as required
• Prepare Bank reconciliations when required
• Handling, processing, and reconciliation of petty cash, cash withdrawals, and deposits
• Assist in preparing and reviewing all the supporting documents for the finance transactions to ensure full compliance with internal audit and company requirements,
• Plan, organize, and manage your workload to ensure your contribution to the organizations monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
• Support the year-end procedure and preparation for external audit.
• Processing payment and reports
• Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate for this role
• consolidate financial information.

Desirable:

• Ability to produce and communicate clear financial reports as required
• Excellent teamwork skills as well as the ability to apply initiative.
• Ability to develop and enhance the existing financial systems and processes
• Good written and verbal communication skills
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• Bachelor Degree in Finance &Accounting, Economics, or relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years experience directly related to financial management or accountancy, preferably with an international organization (NGO)
• Active knowledge of English language writing and speaking
• Proficiency in financial Accounting software like Cost-Point, Sun System & MS Excel and MS Word as well as good grasp on Internet and email communication.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.