Job Summary
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.
The Project Accountant will be providing financial aspects of the UNICEF project portfolios, implementing and monitoring of the financial aspects of assigned project, managing financial risks and opportunities, and providing appraisal and analysis of the necessary financial aspects of proposals and reports to donor. The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the overall finance operations with a focus on budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, reporting and cash flow management.
Duties And Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual field financial reports and submit to Finance Manager and Finance HQ Desk
• Monitor expenditure, forecast and report timely
• Responsible for sustainable budgets management as per cash flow projection and in compliance with finance and procurement guidelines
• Manage the project funds including processing payments via petty cash and submission of approved payment requests to the Finance Manager
• Ensure/Enforce compliance with grant/donor financial accountability and reporting requirements
• Ensure staffs comply with financial guidelines and approval levels
• Review monthly financial tracking tool for each project to ensure budget control and management
• Interface with HR and Logistics on various elements of financial systems and processes related to the project activities
• Ensure that IMC financial management and controls in relation to the project are in place and being followed by the team
• Keenly verify expenditures and payments to vendors based on approved procurement plans and processes, purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Responsible for usage, flow and filing of pre-numbered forms and documents during transactions
• Keenly analyse advances to staff, offices, and other receivables by month of origin; and make timely adjustments in the Advance Registers as per the finance system’s generated listings and advance register in place
• Support project staff in preparation of project related budgets and reworking of budgets in keeping with changes in project plans
• Ensure donor and Government compliance aspects are met in financial recording and reporting
• Responsible for proper archiving of financial documents
• Responsible for VAT Preparation and Submission to Donor
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adhere to those standards.
The position holder is expected to set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is the shared responsibility and obligation of all staff to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Qualifications And Experience
- The ideal candidate for the Project Accountant job must have relevant academic qualifications in Accounting, or Financial management or related field, (A degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration) and professional certification in accounting would be an added advantage
• Three years of relevant professional experience in an NGO setting and donor funding such as UNICEF; USAID
• Significant knowledge and experience of all core financial management activities including donor reporting; accounts payable, cash management, budget development, Statutory requirements and standard accounts
• Proficiency in numeracy skills and good computer skills (Excel Especially, Word)
• Ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with proven proactive approach
• Ability to lead and motivate others, strong self-awareness and flexibility
• Ability to work creatively, effectively and under own initiative;
• Keen attention to details and excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English
More Information
- Job Application Details To apply for this position please send your curriculum vitae and cover letter to [email protected]; clearly stating on the email subject line the position title. 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
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