Financial Coordinator At Right To Play

Organization: Right To Play Mali

Department/Division: Finance

Supervisor: Finance Manager

Location: Keniéba (Kayes region)

Start date: October 2024

Contract duration: Full time / 1 year contract with possibility of renewal based on a successful evaluation and availability of funds.

Closing date: September 05, 2024

ABOUT US :

Right To Play is a global organization that protects, educates and empowers children to overcome adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year stay in school and out of work, prevent deadly diseases and protect themselves from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization using play to transform the lives of children and young people affected by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Founded in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada and London, UK, as well as seven country offices across Europe and North America.

With a shared passion for our mission, our organizational culture guides the way we act and interact based on five fundamental pillars:

• Accepting Everyone – Being Intentional About Inclusion
• Making Things Happen – Seeking Opportunities to Lead and Innovate
• Show Courage – Act with Integrity
• Showing Care – Taking Care of Yourself and Each Other
• Being playful – Having fun at work

Please visit our website ( www.righttoplay.com) to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video (http://tinyurl.com/w9hbeex4) to learn about the five pillars of our organizational culture.

SUMMARY:

The Financial Coordinator reports directly to the Finance Director. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Finance Director in financial management tasks such as processing transactions, ensuring that all transaction documents are complete and properly filed, reconciling bank accounts, and preparing financial reports for local management.

WHAT YOU DO:

#1. Accounting and financial reporting (50% of time)

• Ensure all documents are complete, accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation, reviewed and approved before being processed for payment and filed accordingly.
• Ensure that all payments are made on time.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of financial transactions; assist the Finance Director/Manager in controlling and monitoring project finances in the country.
• Perform monthly petty cash counts as well as spot checks of petty cash.
• Review all petty cash expenditures and replenishment requests.
• Oversee routine banking services including collection of bank statements, bank transfers, cash deposit and withdrawal.
• Participate in cash flow planning and forecasting for the duty station.
• He is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of cash books.
• Record all financial transactions in the accounting management system.
• Produce monthly bank reconciliation statements and consolidate for review by the CFO
• He is responsible for monitoring the budget and verifying the correct use of codes.
• Assist the CFO in preparing financial reports and forecasts.

#2. Financial Implementation and Compliance (45% of time)

• Produce regular financial reports upon request.
• Review field activity financial reports in a timely manner (verify coding, arithmetic accuracy, documentation, authorization) and provide feedback to ensure timely submission to the Finance Director.
• Provide assistance during internal and external audits.
• Ensures that an appropriate financial policy and procedural framework are in place to guide the organisation’s financial decision-making.
• Ensure that he/she is aware of the grant conditions in force and that he/she complies with them.
• Support the Finance Director in training staff on RTP rules, policies and procedures and donor requirements.
• Assist the CFO in ensuring that partners are aware of and comply with the procedures in the partnership manuals.
• Provide partner monitoring, including field visits, and ensure that all their reports and supporting documentation comply with RTP and donor policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of program priorities and occasionally travel to the field to monitor financial issues and procedures.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments in taxation and other related laws in the country; ensuring that RTP complies with all statutory regulations of the government, including the granting of licenses for the payment of taxes and social security funds; ensuring that these deductions are submitted to the relevant authorities in a timely manner.
• Ensure all financial records are complete and up to date, including National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and taxes.

#3. Performs other tasks as assigned (5% of time)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION/TRAINING/DIPLOMA:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience in accounting or grant management.

PERSONAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work with staff at all levels and in all departments

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word
• Good command of financial software
• Documentation maintenance skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of accounting practices, policies and procedures

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in spoken and written French, knowledge of English is an asset.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (an asset)

• Previous professional experience within an international NGO.

WHAT YOU GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and young people. You will gain experience working for a globally recognised organisation with a healthy culture based on our Organisational Culture Code ( accepting everyone, making things happen, being courageous, caring and being playful ). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development are encouraged and valued, and where ‘play’ is appreciated as a vital way to build community.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 24 working days of annual leave
• 3 personal days per year
• 5 days of learning and personal development per year
• Supplement and support during maternity/paternity/parental leave
• Annual Learning Week
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards
• Ability to communicate with employees in our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to participate in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness Programs
• Fun activities and events