Do you have experience in Finance (operations/banking/payment)?
Do you have experience in local partnership?Do you have experience in non-governmental organizations, preferably in emergency responses and recovery? If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you
The Role
We are looking for Field Finance Officer with key responsibilities as follows:
- Overall responsibility to monitor Oxfam’s partners financial systems and control. This includes training and briefings for all Oxfam’s partners staff on procedures and ensuring that financial systems are adhered to by all levels of personnel and comply with the Donor Requirement and Finance & Logistic Procedures for Oxfam’s partners.
- Support Donor Project Finance Officer (DPFO) in preparing any Donor’s reporting as relevant.
- Assist the programme during internal/external audit review.
- Perform other tasks required related to the programme needs with approval from Finance Manager or Humanitarian Operation Lead
- etc.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance (operations/banking/payment).
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (accounting/finance)
- Knowledge of accounting standards, GAAP, and statutory requirements is preferable
- Knowledge and experience of restricted donor funds, income and expenditure accounting is preferable.
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to details and strong computer literacy, with proven experience of computerized accounting packages, preferably PeopleSoft. Strong proven experience in using Excel spreadsheets.
- Flexibility under pressure and in response to changing needs. Ability to work within minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and excellent numeracy
- Good written and spoken English.
- Ability to keep clear and concise records.
This position is to support our humanitarian project until September 2020.
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in finance team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields, training and development, offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage women and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile: CLICK HERE
