Finance Management Course (FMC)

About the Course

FMC is a tutored online course designed for MSF OCB Project Finance Managers, focusing on enhancing your financial management skills through a combination of interactive online sessions with the tutors and supplementary self-learning activities. 

All sessions and materials are presented in English.


Target Audience

HR/Finance, Finance/Supply and Finance Managers with 3 up to 9 months of experience in their position.


Duration

The learning program will require 16 hours of your time and comprises 10 online sessions on MS Teams with the tutors over a span of 6 days. 

The average commitment is 3 hours per day.


Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to manage project finances effectively and contribute to MSF OCB financial sustainability. 


List of Contents

The course comprises a kick-off session and 4 modules, covering the following topics:

  • Procurement and validation processes.
  • Ensuring accounting quality and facilitating a seamless monthly closing in your project.
  • Purchase-to-payment process within MSF Accounting Software (UniField).
  • Budget follow-up processes.
  • Internal controls and corruption prevention.

Methodology

During this course, participants will have access to a variety of learning materials, including videos, case studies, reading materials and practical exercises. 

They will also need to complete tests and evaluations to check their understanding of the course content. 

Participants will attend scheduled online sessions led by tutors from the Finance Department. These sessions will allow for interactive discussions, guidance on assignments, and personalized feedback to improve learning outcomes.


Certification

A certificate of completion and the badge will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course by attending at least 90% of online sessions and submitting all the required assignments.


Requirements/Prerequisites

  • Minimum 3 months of working in the Finance Manager position (FIN/HR, FIN/Supply).
  • Completion of Finance Onboarding.
  • Completion of UniField 1-on-1 full training. 
  • Completion of Anti-Corruption self-learning course (Tembo).
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional growth within finance roles.
  • Recommendations from FinCo and DA/HRCo.
  • Reliable Internet connection.
  • Full availability during training hours.


Enrolment

Access to this course is limited to participants who have applied and been selected by MSF OCB to participate in the program.


Release and Update

May 2024


OC Validation

This course is validated by OCB.