About the course
In this self-paced training, participants will explore the Finance department's structure, responsibilities, and activities and learn about the key tools, processes, procedures, and policies that exist to guide their day-to-day work. They will also be introduced to their role and the performance expectations for the job and examine the learning resources and internal network that they can leverage to thrive in their new role.
Target audience
New MSF staff who are joining the Finance department.
Existing MSF staff who are starting a new position within the Finance department.
It is recommended that Finance staff such as managers, supervisors, and N+1 with onboarding responsibilities complete this self-paced training and use it to complement their onboarding activities.
Duration
4 hours
Learning objectives
By the end of this course learners will be able to:
-Describe the role and structure of the finance department as well as the main activities the finance team perform regularly to ensure that MSF's financial activities are well managed.
-Explain the main tools that you will use as a finance team member and the key processes, procedures and policies that exist to guide your day-to-day work.
-Describe your role and responsibilities in the following finance domains: treasury management, accounting, budget management, risk management, internal control and grant management.
-Find the resources and learning opportunities available at MSF that will help you navigate your new role.
-Identify the next steps of your onboarding journey.
List of contents
-Step 1: Your onboarding path
-Step 2: MSF structure, resources & project cycle
-Step 3: Get to know the finance department
-Step 4: Explore your role
-Step 5: Course evaluation questionnaire
Methodology
In this course, learners will learn about their role and the Finance department through a combination of multimedia materials (video, text, animations, quizzes, scenario-based activities etc.).
Evaluation
This course has several knowledge checks does not include any final test.
Certification
This training is the first part to the Finance onboarding program. If you are a Project Finance Manager, it is highly recommended that you complete it before the live online classes.
Please note that your participation and progress are not tracked or evaluated. Consequently, there will be no certificate at the end of this training.
Release and update
This course was released in January 2024
OC Validation
This course is validated for use by OCG staff.