FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY MANAGER (PortSudan) – MSF France
Job Description
| Reports to (Hierarchical): | FINANCE Coordinator |
| Reports to (Functional): | HQ-based field accounting referent PortSudan |
| Work location: | PortSudan |
| Duration of Contract: | One year renewable |
| salary: | 1783 USD |
| Deadline of applications: | 31th May 2024 |
Main Purpose
Coordinating and supervising the accounting of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) according to the instructions of the Finance Coordinator, and in compliance with legal obligations and MSF standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the mission.
Accountabilities
- Being responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission e.g. cash procedures, bank ac- counts, receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission account- ing, monthly closing process and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and strict compliance to MSF guidelines, financial standards and procedures.
- Coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts and balance sheet, and reporting the mission’s accounting statement through monthly and weekly reports, in order to verify the evolution of project finances and provide information about them
- Being responsible for the financial management of donor contracts e.g. preparing and verifying the financial reports to donors, following up and analyzing the need for amendments. Ensuring reporting conditions are met and stakeholders in the mission are informed of their responsibilities (for example, logistics for stock inventory, quotes)
- Coordinating and overseeing the payment of tax liabilities in order to comply with legal obligations.
- Coordinating and supervising the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management
- Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (re- cruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and to improve people’s capabilities
- Is the technical reference for any accounting-related issue including compliance with MSF financial stand- ards and procedures, legal compliance, training and support on the MSF accounting software/system When required, briefing all staff involved, on specific accountancy management (Mission Coordination Team, Administration Managers, Logistics Managers, etc).
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
- Regular bank visits to process bank transfer and collect bank statements.
- Encoding accounting data into the software.
- Covering/replacing field finance staff when needed.
- Regular field visits to maintain accounting quality.
- Being open to accept any delegated task by manager. Managing cash box.
Requirements
| Education | Essential solid accountancy training and experience–professional accounting qualifi- cation. Desirable University degree in accounting, finance or business administration. |
| Experience | Essential 2 years previous experience in similar relevant position jobs |
| Languages | English and Arabic essential. Local accounting standards, Desirable MSF accounting software, ERP system knowledge, local laws |
| Competencies | People Management and Development L2 Commitment to MSF Principles L2 Behavioural Flexibility L3 Results and Quality Orientation L3 Teamwork and Cooperation L3 |
| Education | Essential solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualifi- cation. Desirable University degree in accounting, finance or business administration. |
How to apply
This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.
Applications must be in English language and include (Only Copies):
- Complete CV and all certificates and diplomas. (Copy only)
- Cover letter in English
- Updated contact details (candidate’s phone number and a backup phone number)
- Sudanese National ID.
Application should be submitted in sealed envelope mentioning “MSF France- application for ” FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY MANAGER” to MSF-France office in Port Sudan – ElMatar area class2 block 4-Near Federal HAC Office. Or send to [email protected].
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
