Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian
medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
MSFCH is seeking candidates for the post of Finance Manager to support its humanitarian operations in South Sudan.
Location: Juba, South Sudan with regular field visits to the
projects.MSFCH is seeking candidates for the post of Finance Manager to support its humanitarian operations in South Sudan.
Type of contract: 1 year (renewable)
Scope of responsibilities:
The role of the Finance Manager is that of head of accounting for the MSFCH mission managed from Juba:
- Responsible
for quality and timely accounting for the mission: paper accounting,
electronic data-entry, consolidation of fields & capital journals,
monthly closing process and documents;
- Ensure
compliance to MSF guidelines, standards, policies and procedures for the
mission: especially purchasing, validation, payment procedures. Ensure
strict respect for deadlines, encoding rules, budget lines;
- Technical
reference for accounting: feedback, support, training, management of
finance staff (assistants, accountants, cashiers) both in capital and in
the field;
- Production
of consolidated financial documents: draft monthly budget follow-up and
monthly cash request, participate to budget design and revision.
Recruitment criteria:
- University
degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or business administration from a
recognized university
- Member
of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) preferred
- Demonstrated
skills in budget control/ monitoring performance
- 3
to 5 years relevant professional experiences or 1 year MSF in similar
position
- Managerial
skills, able to train / coach finance staff
- Excellent
computer skills (Excel, Word), excellent command of written and spoken
English.
Personal qualities:
- Organized,
methodical and accurate
- Able
to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
- Integrity,
discrete and honest.
- Good
team player.
- Motivated
with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
- Ability
to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Others
All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and motivation letter in an envelope clearly marked “Finance Manager” to: - HR Manager MSF Switzerland – South Sudan Mission
P. O. Box 25091 Nairobi
Only applications received until 15th April, 2012 5PM will be taken into account!
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted by phone.
All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and motivation letter in an envelope clearly marked “Finance Manager” to: - HR Manager MSF Switzerland – South Sudan Mission
P. O. Box 25091 Nairobi
Only applications received until 15th April, 2012 5PM will be taken into account!
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted by phone.
