Job Vacancies at ICAP – 2 Positions

Freetown, Sierra Leone Posted on Accounting / Audit / Finance

ICAP at Columbia University is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Finance Officer
2.) Finance Assistant

 

See job details and how to apply below.




 

1.) Senior Finance Officer

 

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. Working under the guidance and direction of the Director Administration and Finance, the Senior Finance Officer will support the DAF and Finance Manager  on the delivery of key financial outputs including expenditure analysis and investigation, monthly field financial reporting, forcecast and budgeting.

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Provide support to the DAF and FM in delivering the core daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial outputs.

  • Take lead on the monthly field financial reporting, budget development, budget tracking and flag exceptions as appropriate.

  • Liaise with NY Cash Management Team to resolve month end emerging reporting issues and keep all issue logs.

  • Support Quarterly Inventory reconciliations and reporting.

  • Lead the preparation of expenditure analysis in line with ICAP and funding agencies guidelines.

  • He/she will support grant compliance roles.

  • Prepare and submit for approval the monthly cash forecasts.

  • Investigate discrepancies in ledger account balances and ensure corrections are made in a timely manner.

  • Work closely with compliance team and external auditors during audit and compliance visits.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Administration and Finance or Country Director.




 

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting or ACCA Part-qualified required.

  • Minimum four (5) years of relevant experience with, expenditure analysis, financial management, donor reporting and project management.

  • Demonstrated experience managing sponsored projects; USAID/CDC funded projects preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated technical expertise in finace processes.

  • Minimum Five (5) years of experience in Financial management, reporting and auditing

  • Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally.

  • Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English

  • Computer skills (MS Office)

  • Experience working with QuickBooks and ERP accounting systems.

 

To apply please use the link below:

APPLY

 





2.) Finance Assistant

 

POSITION SUMMARY

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-governmental organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. Working under the guidance and direction of the Finance Manager, the finance assistant  will provide day to day support to Finance Officers on payment processing, disbursement, filling and other daily routine tasks.

 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Manage Payments and receipts, including cash handling when supporting field activity payments.

  • Capture and process transactions in QuickBooks accounting software.

  • Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate and provided on a timely basis when requested by auditors and the compliance office.

  • Monitor Petty Cash balances to ensure timely replenishment

  • Manage Electronic Payment Transfers.

  • Process staff advance and follow-up on advance retirements by staff.

  • Reconcile the Withholding Tax account on a monthly basis and ensure timely payment to tax authority.

  • Perform Other Financial and Administrative Duties as Maybe Assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting or Certified Accounting Technician required.

  • Minimum four (2) years of relevant experience in Banking or auditing.

  • Women are Strongly encourage to apply.




 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated understanding of payment processing and general finance processes.

  • Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally.

  • Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English

  • Computer skills (MS Office)

  • Experience working with QuickBooks and ERP accounting systems.

 

Please use the link below to apply:

 APPLY





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ICAP at Columbia University

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Status: Open No of vacancies: 2 Job type: Full Time Salary: Negotiable Publish date: 07 Aug 2021

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