Mercy Corps International Finance Analyst Jobs UK 2024
Mercy Corps International Finance Analyst Jobs UK 2024: Mercy Corps has announced latest Job vacancy in London, UK. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 20th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job Title: International Finance Analyst
- Duty Station: London
- Country: United Kingdom
- Position Status: Full Time, Regular
- Salary: Starting salary for this role in UK is 37,040 GBP
- Deadline: Sep 20, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as review point for country-led proposal budget development and revisions by providing financial data and correct donor templates as needed and making recommendations regarding budgeting to ensure that reasonable provision is included for appropriate costs which comply with donor guidelines.
Review and when necessary create financial narrative justifications to accompany budgets and liaise with donors to ensure that any proposal budget queries are cleared promptly.
Track and monitor submitted awards/proposals and assist with preparation of requested additional information, including financial aspects of due diligence process, as required.
Review the financial clauses of contracts received and advise on financial matters as required.
The IFA is the focal point responsible for overall financial monitoring on grants for both external donor requirements and internal Mercy Corps policies and requirements.
On award of a grant, design and develop coded budgets to meet grant needs and using financial system reporting tools, design and construct Budget versus Actual reports suitable for all stakeholders.
Provide ongoing monitoring of grants through monthly budget versus actual reports to strict deadlines ensuring that all issues are highlighted and promptly communicated to stakeholders. Coordinate with the implementation team to ensure issues are being addressed on a timely basis.
Prepare required reports to donor agencies (EC, ECHO, FCDO, etc) along with related supporting schedules and payment requests.
Review budgets and advise the country team on grant budget modifications required to reflect technical and implementation changes, ensuring any amendments are in accordance with donor requirements.
Support country team’s adherence to Mercy Corps internal policies and standards as well as adherence to Mercy Corps’ Complex Programs management standards.
In conjunction with the Compliance Team, maintain effective contact with country offices regarding financial reporting and grant regulations, advising and training.
Serve on Complex Programme Boards within the portfolio, providing financial and compliance information to ensure issues are being managed or escalated as required.
Monitor grant-level cash flow and submit funding requests to donor agencies on a timely basis as required by the grant agreement and MC internal procedures.
Assist in preparation for the MCinE annual statutory audit, including input on International Finance issues such as project closures and co-financing and liaising with country offices to ensure sampled transitions are timeously received and submitted documentation is compliant.
Advise on country-level or donor-specific audits, including providing requested information and responses to audit queries and management letter responses.
Monitor and support implementation of country action plans in the clearance of external or internal audit findings relating to the implementation of European grants.
Coordinate with peers to share knowledge and develop best practices for IFAs and country Finance Managers.
Identify finance-specific knowledge essential for other teams and develop guidance for IF team, FMs and non-finance staff on relevant finance topics.
Requirements:
Degree in Accounting or Finance, part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience in a relevant field
Experience of computerised accountancy packages
Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – with a high proficiency in Excel essential
Business spoken and written English is required, with proficiency in a relevant second language considered an advantage
Previous finance or grant management experience preferred
Experience working in an International NGO preferred.
Highly analytical
Able to prioritise in a fast-changing environment and to work quickly and accurately under pressure
Able to build effective and lasting relationships with colleagues and external partners.
Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to staff in different functions across the agency.
Able to motivate others and lead with energy
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
A clear empathy with the organisation’s aims and values
Proactively supports departmental colleagues
Excellent organisational and time management skills
A positive and can-do approach
A self-starter – able to work both independently and as part of a team.