Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non-Governmental organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food
safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental
institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food
security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experiencedField Finance &
Administration Officer to support the financial management aspects in the implementation
of the projects in Jonglei, South Sudan with frequent visits to other locations
within the project area.
The Field Finance & Administration Officer will work in
collaboration with the Project Manager, project staff and partner
organizations.
This position is field based.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide
financial, logistical & administrative support to the projects
- Implement
donor financial regulation in funds management at the field level.
- Manage
the Projects finance and oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor
and
- Organization’s
policies are adhered to.
- Manage
the project petty cash, keeping records of all field financial
transactions.
- Submit
monthly returns to the regional office.
- Prepare
and manage cash flow projections.
- Support
Program Managers and field staff in drafting budgets, preparing field
documentation, and submission of field returns.
- Manage
contracts with 3rd parties and supervise services rendered to the
projects.
- Posting
of transactions into the computerized accounting system (Navision).
- Supervise
junior staff as appropriate.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required:
- University
degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA Part II.
- 3
years minimum work experience in finance.
- Previous
field level experience desirable.
- Proficiency
in Office computer packages (word, excel) & experience in specialized
accounting software.
- Knowledge
of Navision will be an added advantage.
- Experience
in a humanitarian or other International NGO.
- Practical
knowledge and understanding of Donor rules & regulations shall be an
added advantage.
- Good
communication both oral & written.
- A
team player with good organizational skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application
letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given above.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 31st May 2012, on or
before 16.00hrs.