Finance Coordinator, Chad At Oxfam Intermón

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Placed under the hierarchical dependence of the Country Management, the person who will occupy the functions of Finance Coordination will direct and supervise financial management and planning, the budget of free funds and restricted funds of the entire mission, the budgets programs, cost recovery, co-financing, cash flow for all Oxfam operations in Chad. It will be an agile element between the PQMEAL/PROG/LOG/HR services in order to ensure great transparency, efficiency and financial effectiveness.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?

Responsible for updating, disseminating and enforcing Oxfam financial policies and procedures and any other procedures having an impact on financial management.
Do everything possible with your team to ensure efficient and optimal use of resources and thus support programmatic quality and affirm the financial strategy of the mission in general.
Responsible for the reliability of financial information through accounting that meets the standards established by the institution as well as adjusted and optimal cash management.
Management of the finance team based on coordination and functional supervision of base finance staff.
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WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Starting position: April 1, 2024
Initial duration of 12 months
Annual gross salary: €34,408
Leave: 34 days per year (annual leave + public holidays in mission country)
Insurance, per diem, accommodation, R&R, travel paid for by Oxfam according to the conditions in force
Location: Chad – N’Djamena, with travel to bases in the country.
Unaccompanied post
Offer closing date: 03/11/2024

Oxfam aims to prevent all types of inappropriate behavior at work, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial crimes, and works to promote the well-being of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment by subscribing to its code of conduct. We want to only recruit people who share and convey our values.

Essential criteria

At least 3 years of experience in similar positions in international NGOs. At least 2 years of experience in emergency contexts. International experience essential.
Experience working with humanitarian and development donors.
Knowledge of donor procedures, standards and requirements. Ability to manage multi-donor budgets.
Experience working with national NGO partners.
Experience in strengthening and supporting local partners.
At least an undergraduate degree in Finance or related disciplines.
Good command of written and spoken French. English, desirable
High level of Office proficiency (Word, Excel). Knowledge of SAP will be appreciated

Female candidates are strongly encouraged.

Note: All offers of employment are subject to obtaining satisfactory references and may be subject to checks including criminal records and any terrorist financing activity.