Under the supervision of the CVA Manager for Emergency Appeal to support Turkish RC relief and recovery response, the incumbent ensures workflow of CVA financial processes for the full execution of the programme.
CVA Finance Officer will provide periodical quality of CVA finance cycle that enhance the work efficiency of the Emergency Appeal (MDRTR004) to support Turkish RC relief and recovery response. He/She will contribute to the sound cash transfer based-financial management of the funds by observing strict compliance to the Federation standard procedures, policies, regulations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Finance-Cash Transfer Cycle:
Provide assurance that verification process is completed on timely manner for the validation of decision-making,
Conduct the reconciliation exercise on cash and voucher transfers, oversee the monthly process between TRC and IFRC based on the current checks to be applied during the indicating month’s reports, observe and see whether there are any technical or numerical issues in the reports for the current checks,
Oversee and observe ongoing process in the indicated month of reconciliation, and cash transfer processes with participation of monthly/weekly workstream meetings to receive updates and understand distribution plans; its impacts; provide feedbacks/comments, when necessary,
Provide high-level cash related financial analysis and financial reports for donor meetings as well as to the reporting unit and any other relevant departments, when requested,
Keep track of funds received from pledges for CVA, provide updates to the decision makers on progress of spending and remaining of the funds,
Coordinate with TRC reconciliation team on agreed reconciliation period to document and get signed agreed reconciled findings through the monthly joint reconciliation reports signed by TRC and IFRC,
Monitor sweepback figures monthly basis and amount of the sweepback reports to observe the difference between before and after transaction details of the sweepback action occurred,
Monitor the figures of the TRC transfer management KPIs,
Identify risks and controls and provide solutions,
Observe the compliance of the Standard operating procedures with the current process, review and advice on formulation and enhancement of it.
Risk Management and Internal Control:
Ensure the implementation of internal control processes in accordance with internal financial procedures
Provide alert for any potential weakness in the implementation of activity or for any irregularities that may lead to potential loss to Federation if proper action is not taken.
Support the Head of Finance to respond to financial audit recommendations or queries.
Abide to the fraud and corruption policy
Relationship Management:
Ensure timely dissemination and adherence of IFRC Finance procedures among all IFRC and TRCS team members,
Work closely with the CVA-Finance counterparts in the National Society
Train, support and advise TRCS CVA-finance staff in coordination with Cash Programme Coordinator, to improve and develop their understanding of IFRC cash-financial procedures.
Education Required:
Relevant University degree in international relations, social science, business administration or relevant experience
Preferred:
Professional qualification in CVA and registered with professional body: CVA Level II Training, PECT, IMPACT, HIAC
Post Graduate qualification is an added advantage
Experience Required:
3 year’s work experience in finance-based cash transfer programming
Experience of working for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Preferred:
Experience working with governmental and international non-governmental organizations, authorities and agencies
Knowledge, Skills and Languages: Required:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word and Outlook
Proficiency on financial software and reporting systems.
Advanced analytical skills (financial analysis)
Ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Autonomy and Professionalism
Fluently spoken and written English and Turkish
Preferred:
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
