Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB SUMMARY
Provides support in the implementation of internal controls for processing project-level transactions in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and Medical Teams’ Finance Manual and donor requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Verify that all payment requisitions have been presented in accordance with Medical Teams checklist.
• Review receipts, expenditures, purchase orders, distributions and disbursement orders to ensure proper cost allocations and compliance with established regulatory standards.
• Maintain the cash book and all program vouchers and journals for the accountant to verify before posting to the general ledger, correct any mistakes and batch and file documents according to Medical Teams policy.
• Ensure accurate record of cash transactions is maintained at all times; Monitor expenditure of petty cash and request for replenishment.
• Support in preparation of project financial reports by summarizing all the vouchers correctly and submitting according to the Medical Teams policy.
• Provide technical support to non-finance staff on financial policies and procedures.
• Verify with Logistics & Procurement Department that the asset register agrees with physical assets and complies with Medical Teams policy.
• Participate in preparation of annual cash flows and budget requirements
• Support the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce.
• CPA Certification or working towards obtaining CPA Certificate will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE
• 2 years of work experience in Finance &/or Accounting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
• Basic knowledge of non-profit accounting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting software such as Sage, Unit4, etc.
• Knowledge of IFRS/IPSAS.

SKILLS
• Skilled in using ERP system to process financial transactions.
• Skilled in explaining financial procedures to non-finance staff.
• A good command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills.

ABILITIES
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
• Highly organized with good quantitative ability
• Ability to prioritise to manage competing tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Ability to support Medical Teams’ Calling and adhere to the Medical Teams’ Code of Conduct



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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