Fixed-term contract |
Acted
For 30 years, Acted has been working at the first mile of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, responding to their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development actor. Acted draws on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty.
Main role and responsibilities
The Country Finance Manager is a key member of the country management team. He/she will be responsible for Acted’s in-country financial management under the authority of the Country Director and the Headquarters Finance and Administration Director. The CFM ensures that national legislation is taken into account and that Acted’s financial standards are applied in terms of accounting, financial control systems, and internal/external reporting processes to ensure efficient use of resources. The Senior Country Finance Manager provides technical support and skills development to the country finance and administration staff. The Senior Country Finance Manager will alert the Country Director and the HQ Finance Director in the event of major issues that may have a potential financial impact on the mission.
Main Responsibilities
1. Accounting and cash management
- Accounting Management – Oversee the accounting cycle for the mission
- Cash management – ensuring smooth control and management of cash flow
2. Expenditure Commitment, Budget Control, & Financial Management
- Commitment of expenditure
- Project budget monitoring, mission cost control, internal and external audits
3. Management of the project financial cycle
- Develop project budgets and reports
4. Team management and other tasks
Qualifications and skills required
- Master’s degree in Finance, Audit, Business Management or equivalent;
- At least 3 years of experience in financial and budgetary management;
- Excellent financial and analytical skills;
- Excellent communication and writing skills to effectively report on the financial performance of programs;
- Ability to manage teams and demonstrate leadership;
- Ability to assess the financial skills of teams and train them;
- Ability to take responsibility and manage stress;
- Ability to work in an intercultural environment and demonstrate flexibility;
- Knowledge of the area of assignment is a plus;
Terms of Reference
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Terms
- Salary: To be determined based on profile and assignment
- Monthly living expenses allowance $300
- Accommodation in guesthouse and food provided by Acted
- Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) covered by Acted
- Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
- Visa fees covered by Acted
- R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional $200 allowance)
- A week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
- Possibility of a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
- Psychological support (appointment with a professional)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), with reference: CFM
Please note that Acted does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.