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  • Posted: Aug 22, 2016
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2016
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    Since 1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships survive - and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing realities.
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    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

    Method of Application

    Applicants should submit their CV's and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements to: ng-recruitment.nigeria@mercycorps.org

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