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Program / Department Summary

General Position Summary

The Finance & Compliance Director (FCD) is a member of the project senior management team and part of the Mercy Corps Finance Pakistan Department. As such, they are responsible for all aspects of financial management of the overall project, working collaboratively to ensure compliance with Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations. S/he works under the direction of the Chief of Party (Co P) and is responsible for all financial functions, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance. The FCD is also responsible for all aspects of compliance with local legal, regulatory and statutory requirements. The FCD provides timely assistance to the Co P, partners and the project team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with the Co P to manage and maintain budgeting including master budget, gap analysis, cost coverage and allocations. Advise the Co P and Project Management on key decisions based on financial analysis.
• Ensure effective, transparent use of financial resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
• Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of the programme.
• Produce management reports and financial scenarios to inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead development and production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with donor requirements.
• Develop annual fiscal year budgets with the Co P, develop, and implement grant budgeting and forecasting systems.
• Ensure quality assurance of other finance team members, especially in financial management.

• Lead legal and operational financial tracking for the consortium.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of country-level government reports.
• Ensure compliance with related local laws, with support from HQ Legal team and local legal advisors. Ensures that relevant country level exemptions and legal requirements are met.
• Responsible for review of project contracts and in consultation with HQ legal team and the Co P.
• Day to day support to the operational structure of the project
• Help identify efficient and effective solutions to issues while ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps’ policies and donor regulations; facilitate the achievement of project objectives; coordinate closely with HQ compliance teams.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Collaborate with country departments to ensure that adequate financial risk management policies and procedures are in place for project design and implementation.
• Collaborate with the Co P and country leadership to support preparedness and response to major disruptive events.

Supervisory Responsibility

Accountability

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Knowledge and Experience

• A BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance required; advanced degree preferred.

• At least 7 years of progressive financial management experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in grants management as well as an understanding and experience of USAID and/or other donor regulations 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.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.

• Prior management experience and strong organisational skills, including managing staff in remote locations.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills required;
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

Success Factors

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

Ongoing Learning

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Equal Employment Opportunity

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, programme 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.