Finance Clerk

Position Title     : Finance Clerk                       

Position Type    : Service Contract “Daily basis” , Full Time

Location          :  Mercy Corps / Gaza Office

Duration           :  Six months

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Gaza, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.  The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.  In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Mission Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Officer, Finance &Compliance Officer and Finance Director, the Finance Clerk will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner. 

 

 

The Custodian of Mercy Corps Safe and responsible to make sure that all the needed approvals are obtained before any cash is paid from/deposited into the safe.

Scanning and backup all Finance Documents when payments are completed and approved.

Work with the Finance department on managing and organizing the daily tasks, payments to be processed and the cash flow transactions in Gaza.

Make sure all required documents are attached; calculations are correct, appropriate approvals and reviews are obtained as per the AAM before payment of any cash or bank payments are processed.

Prepare checks or wire transfer requests based on fully approved documents and present to approved check-signers for review and signature.

Assist the Finance Coordinator following up with the employee who manages GSG desk/room rental agreements to collect on regular basis (depending on the agreement terms) the rental fees. Update and maintain the related tracking sheet.

File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded, including co-ordination with Admin department regarding files transfer to Ramallah

Be responsible for perform the bank transfer & deposit the money in the bank.

Assist the Finance Department in responding to audit inquiries

Review and check the receipts vouchers and contact with the client to handle Cheque.

Follow all Mercy Corps policies, procedures and documentation requirements.

Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.

Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

Other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

 

 

 

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to    program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Team members, service contractors, volunteers, and interns are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

• One year of bookkeeping, banking or cashiering experience  
• A degree in accounting or a relevant business field is desirable. 
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel 
• Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written English skills

 

A clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.  A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency in all cash handling is absolutely essential.  The ability to interact effectively with international and national staff members is required.  A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.

 

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

 

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

 

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

 

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

no later than Sunday, 31 Oct 2021