Flying Finance Coordinator Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

⏲ Jan 8, 2020, 12:00 PM
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Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Flying Finance Coordinator Assistant Code: AS01001 Location: Abuja, with support visits to Borno, Yobe, Zamfara projects and any other intervention as needed. Report to: Finance Coordinator Report to (functional): Finance Coordinator Working Hours: 48 Per week No of Places: 01 (One) Contract Duration: 6 Months Level: 7

Main Purpose

Assisting the Finance Coordinator in the implementation and follow-up of the finance activities of the field according to MSF policies, standards and procedures in order to ensure documentary traceability as well as compliance with local labour and fiscal regulations.

Accountabilities

Supporting the Finance Coordinator with delegated tasks to ensure proper management in the mission (budget, accounting, treasury, reporting, donors, auditing procedures, legal financial obligations, etc.) including the translation of documents and assisting in meetings upon request.
Carrying out delegated Finance / Accountancy tasks and activities for the field ensuring confidentiality on all Finance, Accountancy and HR issues related to MSF as well as the strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
Replacing other members - ACMA, Finance / HR Manager or Project HR / Fin Assistants during their absence.
Training Admin department in the field ( MMR, BFUF, FFC encoding, Online payment, Templates,..)

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities

Support the Projects & capital team with respect to tax related matters.
Support the Projects and capital team with respect to MMR, BFUF, FFC, Online payment.
Responsible for giving on Job training and coaching support for field finance team on Finance procedures, rules and regulations.
Replace Field Gaps of Fin / HR Assistant / Manager staff on their absence (gap filling) - regular and emergency projects.

Training - Project:

When requested by Finco, verify all projects monthly accountancy documents and give comment or feedback to the project and follow-up the process closely. Make corrections as necessary during his visit to the field.
Train Fin HR Manager with preparation of BFUF.
Train Staff from other departments in matters related to finance ( Validation Table, Contract forms, Procedures signatures, quality of documents to be presented to Finance).
Train Fin HR Manager with the preparation of Monthly Money Request .

Project Support: 100% flexible to visit all project location to support Fin HR team all the time is required. ( Expected up to 80% of time per year in the field). Taxes - Project:

Verify projects tax collection and payments and follow-up the whole process closely

Requirements Education:

Essential diploma in Finance, HR Management or similar education.

Experience:

Essential: Previous working experience of at least four years in relevant jobs
Desirable: Experience in MSF or other NGOs.

Languages:

English

Knowledge:

Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
Good working knowledge on MS Office

Competencies:

Results and Quality Orientation, Attention to details, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

Salary NGN 4,344,067 (Annual basic salary + 13th month) As per the MSF salary scale (National contract).

How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV, Motivation Letter, copies of Credentials and NYSC certificate (only PDF or Word) by email to: [email protected] (in the subject please to put the position and the reference for while you are applying). Note