FINANCE OFFICER – ACCOUNTING

Job title: FINANCE OFFICER – ACCOUNTING

Company: Mercy Corps


Job description: Description :Essential Job Functions:

• Timely process of all payments and enter processed payments in Mercy Corps finance software Serenic Navigator.
• Assist in preparing monthly closing documents, i.e. Eagle payrolls, uploading payroll JE, Severance accrual JE of all staff, amortization of lease rent, health, and life insurance amortization.
• Prepare Invoice Reconciliations in prosource e-procurement software.
• Coordinate with field offices for any re-classes at month-end.
• Assist in the preparation of project financial reports.
• Prepare project BvAs.
• Coordinate with banks for all bank accounts (i.e. Confirmation for issuing of checkbooks to field offices and CO, bank statements, cheque stop request, USD conversion, etc.).
• Disbursement of all staff monthly salaries through the straight2bank procedure.
• Prepare month-end financial package as per “Form 16.2, and yearend financial package.
• Review Serenic Navigators batch entries before posting them to the GL.
• Assist Senior Finance Officer in preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Close Coordination with field offices, procurement department & other relevant departments for preparing/reviewing monthly cash flow & preparing bank transfer requests & signs from authorities.
• Timely disbursement of funds to the field offices, according to their approved cash flow & Bank Transfer Request (BTR).
• Closely oversee bank balances to ensure sufficient cash in the bank.
• Monthly reconciliations of some balance sheet items.
• Ensure monthly payments of all taxes and EOBI as per the law.
• Provide tax deduction certificates to employees and vendors.
• Provide active support in statutory and grant audits.
• Assist in preparing Mercy Corps Pakistan annual audit financial statement.
• Review of all MC staff final settlements before payments.
• Ensure active archiving finance records by financial year as per FFM and guidance provided by HQ.
• Coordination with field offices to archive finance records and send them to the country office.
• Any other task assigned.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES· Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work· Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members· Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other optionsOTHERS

• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Ensure proper integration of GESI aspects into his/her are of work as appropriate.
• Mercy Corps as a humanitarian agency is expected to response as and when crisis and humanitarian situation engulfs. As an MC employee all staff are expected to be part of humanitarian and emergency response in addition to their regular roles and responsibilities in such situations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Operations

FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps’ policies and procedures for all goods and services.
• Ensure that functional administrative systems are established and maintained in the partners and project at the field level. • Support and orient on MC Code of Ethics and uphold Mercy Corps’ Zero tolerance of corruption policy.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Supervisory ResponsibilityN/AAccountabilityAccountable for following the MC Information & Communication Technology policy, Code of conduct and MC Conflict of interest policy.Reports Directly to: Finance ManagerWorks Directly with: Finance team and Operations teams,Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years of progressive financial management experience is required.
• CIMA, ACCA, CA Articles, MBA Finance or equivalent in accounting or finance is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, banking, or cashiering experience.
• Demonstrated experience and skill with Data entry, financial reporting preparation, and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables, and balance sheet.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly MS Excel.
• Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills are required.

Safeguarding & EthicsMercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the . By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline( )Success FactorsExcellent communication skills and prioritization skills will be extremely useful for this position. Ability to work under pressures, follow timelines, and prioritize tasks accordingly. Ability to communicate well within the team and with other departments. Ability to work with remote and diverse teams.NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females and transgender are strongly encouraged to apply.Education : MastersExperience : 3 years: At least 3 years of progressive financial management experience is required

Expected salary:

Location: Islamabad

Job date: Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:46:03 GMT

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