Regional Finance Manager

Job Title: Regional Finance Manager

Job Location: Remote - MENA Region

Job Status: Independent Contractor

Contract duration: 12- month engagement with possibility of extension

Reports to: Finance & Operations Director

Start date: Immediately

Estimate salary: 2,700 - 3,000 USD

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal (MG) is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, officers’ coordinators and directors to guide their practice and conduct.

The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, colour, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal

JOB SUMMARY

In close coordination with the Finance & Operations Director, the Finance Manager (FM) will oversee and provide technical, and operational guidance to HQ and in-country finance and accounting teams that retain dotted line responsibility to the FM. The FM will ensure that all in-country financial transactions are well coordinated and aligned with the HQ and countries regulations and that all transactions are accounted for and documented accurately. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that all MG accounting procedures are followed and budgets are adhered to; all donor and internal reporting requirements and deadlines are met; cash is controlled and accounted for in a timely manner in accordance with MG, donor and US requirements.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

Ensure day-to-day accounting functions are understood and followed properly in QuickBooks, including regular field cash verification, cash/bank reconciliation, monthly cash books closing, advances reconciliation, and AR/AP accounts management.

Collect cash forecasts from all Program Managers in a timely manner.

Develop financial policies and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal control.

Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with the Program team.

Provide recommendations for budget realignments as required.

Establish finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and direct their development, documentation, and implementation

Coordinate with the Accounting team on the preparation of regulatory reporting including yearly financial reports and annual budgets.

Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, BVAs and report variances.

Financial Controls

Create an organizational structure within the accounting team to facilitate the financial achievement of the organization’s short-term goals and long-term objectives.

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

Establish and execute internal financial controls over the organization’s programs and procurement processes.

Maintain organizational records in an organized and readily available fashion for examination/audit visits.

Ensure compliance with local laws in all field offices, including statutory and other financial obligations such as taxes, VAT and other fees.

Ensure compliance with internal and donor regulations and procedures.

Staff Management & Capacity Building

Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building for all team members.

Advocate and plan for professional development for all team members.

Develop the capacity of the partners’ finance team to ensure that a good standard of financial management is maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in accounting, finance or Business Administration.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a non-profit organization, including an extensive experience in global operations and financial management of programs.

Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization.

Proven experience in managing large and complex budgets.

Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, including but not limited to Quickbooks

Competence in providing technical guidance and training.

Proven experience in working with national and international partners, and local/government authorities.

Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations (e.g. UNHCR, ECHO, DFID, EU, and USAID guidelines) is preferrable

Experience in managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies.

Written and spoken proficiency in English required; written and spoken proficiency in Spanish and/or Arabic a plus.

How to apply

Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter as PDFs to careers@medglobal.org with the subject line “Last Name, First Name - Finance Manager.” Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. No phone calls or emails to team members, please. If you would like an update on your application, please wait at least 4 weeks after the date of your application to follow up.