Finance and Compliance Manager

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Department Summary Mercy Corps has been operational in the Central African Republic (CAR) since September 2007. With offices in Bangui, Bouar, Bambari and Berberati, Mercy Corps works to integrate short-term humanitarian assistance with programs to strengthen community resilience and support market-led economic development, with a cross-cutting accent on governance and gender. Mercy Corps takes a sustainable approach to its programming, seeking to change behaviors and create institutions to foster long-term development in the sectors of protection and gender-based violence, civil society capacity building, water/sanitation, social cohesion, and socioeconomic activities. Funding has come from a range of donors including USAID/ BHA, the European Commission, OCHA, AFD and private foundations. By addressing a number of overlapping and associated needs within a wide range of sectors, Mercy Corps CAR takes an integrated approach to ensure the greatest possible impact The Position The Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. This deployment is to oversee the running of the finance department through providing support to ensure monthly finance close out to enable the CAR CO to meet deadlines in terms of reporting and HQ package submission; support with new business development and reporting and ensuring that Mercy Corps’ processes and policies are in place. The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Bangui, CAR including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The incumbent will also provide management support to field offices in Bambari, Berberati and Bouar. General Position Summary The Finance & Compliance Manager is a member of the senior management team and part of the Mercy Corps Finance Department, and as such is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the country programs, working collaboratively to ensure compliance with Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations. S/he works under the direction of the Country Director and is responsible for all financial functions in CAR, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance. The Finance & Compliance Manager, in support of the Program Department, provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively. Essential Job Responsibilities Strategy & Vision

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment of empowerment.
  • Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives and Financial Operation Ensure timely and accurate management of Mercy Corps CAR finances including but not limited to the following responsibilities:
    • Oversee and manage daily countrywide accounting and finance functions including the timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, tax obligations, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.
      • Plan and implement systems for financial operations in both the main country office and in field offices in accordance with the Mercy Corps Field Finance Manual and donor regulations, including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.
        • Provide financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders and payment requests to ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures and project budgets.
          • Review month end sub journals to ensure clarity of descriptions, exchange rate and correct coding of expenses.
            • Prepare allocation tables and complete Journal Entries for allocations monthly.
              • Ensure monitoring of advance accounts and accrual and suspense accounts ensuring they are cleaned on a regular basis.
                • Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of Mercy Corps programs.