Regional Finance Senior Analyst - Africa

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

Program/Department Summary

The International Finance (IF) Department plays a key role in supporting financial operations in Mercy Corps’ country programs throughout the world by working collaboratively with country finance staff and providing guidance in grant management, budgeting, accounting and other financial functions in accordance with Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations. The IF Department ensures the timely, complete and accurate reporting of financial information from Mercy Corps’ Country offices and is responsible for ensuring that all financial reporting requirements to donors are met in a timely and accurate way. The IF Department also works closely and collaboratively with the Headquarters (HQ) Regional Program Team members (RPT) in support of country program objectives as well as the HQ Corporate Finance department in support of agency financial functions.

General Position Summary

The Regional Finance Senior Analyst will work closely with the Regional Finance Manager to provide support to complex programs by board participation, financial report preparation and closeout support. The Senior Analyst will certify donor reports (non-complex programs) and be the focal point for new award review, and support award budget coding. The Senior Analyst will be the lead in proposal budget review/approval for submission. The Senior Analyst might have supervisory responsibility. The Regional Finance Senior Analyst will recognize opportunities to innovate on current processes and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are shared and welcomed.

Essential Responsibilities

AWARD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for reviewing and certifying/signing donor financial reports (non-complex programs)

• Complex program support including board participation, financial report preparation, and award closeout support.

• Focal point for new award and modification review (AARC/NAIS)

• Award budget coding guidance and training

• Review and assess country compliance with donor and MC financial policies and

PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

• Serve as point of contact for the region in field-led proposal budget development and revisions by providing guidance, tools and templates in line with donor expectations

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING

• Participate in the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to comply with all the applicable financial and accounting regulations.

HUMAN RESOURCES, SAFEGUARDING AND DIVERSITY

• Assist with the on-boarding of team members, ensuring they are set up for success and familiar with agency systems, procedures, and protocols.

• Potential supervisor opportunity to supervise Officers/Assistants in their activities, setting goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility

Potential - Analysts/Senior Coordinators

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Regional Finance Manager

Works Directly With: Global Finance team, Regional Finance Team, Global Finance Training, Corporate Finance, Mercy Corps Europe Finance staff, Internal Audit, Grants and Compliance, Ethics, Country Finance, Regional teams, Resource Development, People & Strategy

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our 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.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• BA/S or equivalent in accounting or relevant field

• 4+ years finance management experience

• 4+ years international accounting experience or non-for-profit accounting experience

• Strong communication skills, both with members inside and outside the department; ability to clearly communicate ideas both verbally and in writing

• Detail oriented, with proven ability to identify process improvements to lead to an efficient and effective team

• Strong Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the compliance /regulatory management of grants from US Government (USAID, BHA, UN) and other agencies required

• Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation, and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, accounting systems, and budget development and administration is required

• Experience with MS Office and accounting (general ledger) software

• English and French fluency required;

The successful Regional Finance Senior Analyst will have a strong understanding of multi-donor finance and accounting in a relief and development setting. They must be a strong communicator with the ability to problem solve, prioritize, delegate and work closely with other departments. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining the respect of staff and colleagues will be essential. They must be able to lead, motivate and mentor their team and ensure the collaborative achievement of team goals.

The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork, accountability, and effective communication in all situations. Mercy Corps is a highly collaborative and lateral organization that encourages strong self-initiative as well as team spirit. In order to succeed in this environment, the candidate should be highly organized, and innovative. They should demonstrate proud workmanship, good communication and collaboration skills. The successful Regional Finance Senior Analyst will demonstrate a strong understanding and sensitivity towards the diverse cultural, political and religious environments of the places where Mercy Corps works.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

Work in a normal office environment. The candidate may expect to travel internationally up to 10% of time.

Ongoing Learning

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Safeguarding & Ethics

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 and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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.