Back Finance Officer

Background

In 2009, International Medical Corps (IMC) established Health and MHPSS programs for vulnerable Palestinians-including capacity building for service providers and integrating mental health into primary health care services. IMC worked directly with the primary health care system to improve mental health service as well as sensitize the community while improving existing support networks for vulnerable groups. In the aftermath of the 2014 war, IMC implemented emergency response activities in 26 access-restricted areas. Activities included structured PSS activities for children; and capacity-building of community-based organization (CBO) staff on delivering Psychological First Aid (PFA), PSS services, and child protection. Building on previous experience, IMC currently implements a Health intervention in Gaza to help fill some of the existing gaps.

Job Purpose

The position reports to the Finance and Administrative Manager. The Finance Officer is responsible for the management of all day-to-day finance activities related to all payments in Gaza. Also ensures that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance with IMC policies.

Main Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

• Assist Finance Admin Manager for preparing monthly and weekly cash flow forecast and payment distribution schedules
• Receiving original documents from field staff, archiving these documents regularly.
• Entering all field transactions into CP system with preparation of the GJs “ACCRUALS".
• Work closely with operational and logistic staff and give them financial support.
• Helping finance team during audit period in responding to audit requests – finding documents, copying and submitting to auditor or sending to HQ etc.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by supervisor and finance management team
• Assist in the implementation of all finance policies and procedures and ensure compliance with IMC policies and procedures.
• Orderly filing, scan or copy all finance related documents as requested or scheduled.
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable (GJ)
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Assist in monthly preparation report, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Participate in financial audits
• Month closure
• Ensure reconciliation requirements are fulfilled for cash grant accounts.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance, or full qualification in a recognized Accounting professional body
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably in an international NGO
• A minimum of two year hands-on experience working with EXCEL
• Team work skills
• Ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity.
• Excellent written and spoken English

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.**