FINANCE AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Ensure accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting records.
Overview
Ensure accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting records.
You have:
- Degree or HND in accounting is required.
- Two or more years of general ledger accounting experience is required.
- Two years’ experience in the Finance Department of an international NGO is preferred.
- Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
- Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written English skills.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with managing accounting records for an NGO? | This assesses your relevant experience and approach to financial management in a non-profit context. | Provide specific examples of your previous roles and how you managed accounting records effectively. |
| How do you ensure compliance with donor regulations in financial reporting? | The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge and experience with compliance in financial practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to lead a team under tight deadlines. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you manage errors identified in the financial records? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to ensure accurate documentation in financial reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have mentored or trained team members in finance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with financial software and how do you leverage it in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that accountability to beneficiaries is upheld in financial processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
