Finance Officer (Applications will only be accepted if submitted online, through the URL link provided. (Kindly do not send emails to lb-recruitment@mercycorps.org))

In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will assist in the accounting and documentation of all financial transactions in timely and accurate manner. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations
2. Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated
3. Maintain the lease and rental agreements file and prepare monthly amortization entries of prepaid accounts
4. Prepare monthly payroll based on information provided from HR and timesheets; prepare payroll accrual entry
5. Maintain benefits accrual documentation and prepare monthly benefits accrual entries
6. Prepare monthly expatriate payroll advance documentation
7. Prepare the allocation journal entries (clearing of pool accounts)
8. Assist with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
9. Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to MC procedures.
10. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
11. Other duties as assigned.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Deputy Finance Manager

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Finance Officers, Procurement,HR

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including experience with double-entry accounting
• A degree in accounting or a relevant business field
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software
• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written English skills

SUCCESS FACTORS:

A clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.  The ability to interact effectively with international and national staff members is required.  A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.