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- CONTEXT:
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
- MAIN PURPOSE:
- Coordinating and supervising the accounting of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) according to the instructions of the Finance Coordinator, and in compliance with legal obligations and MSF standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the mission.
- SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Being responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission e.g. cash procedures, bank accounts, receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, monthly closing process and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and strict compliance to MSF guidelines, financial standards and procedures.
- Coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts and balance sheet, and reporting the mission's accounting statement through monthly and weekly reports, in order to verify the evolution of project finances and provide information about them
- Being responsible for the financial management of donor contracts e.g. preparing and verifying the financial reports to donors, following up and analysing the need for amendments. Ensuring reporting conditions are met and stakeholders in the mission are informed of their responsibilities (for example, logistics for stock inventory, quotes)
- Coordinating and overseeing the payment of tax liabilities in order to comply with legal obligations.
- Coordinating and supervising the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labor, stock and asset management
- Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and to improve people's capabilities
- Is the technical reference for any accounting-related issue including compliance with MSF financial standards and procedures, legal compliance, training and support on the MSF accounting software / system
- When required, briefing all staff involved, on specific accountancy management (Mission Coordination Team, Administration Managers, Logistics Managers, etc).
- Provide support to the project when needed, if necessary, replacing the finance assistant;
- Act as an interface on the communication with banks, indicating the transfers and accounts to be credited.
Job Requirements
JOB PROFILE:
Education:
- Essential solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualification.
- Desirable University degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
Experience:
- Essential 4 years previous experience in similar relevant position jobs.
- Experience with MSF or other NGOs, desirable.
Languages:
- English and Arabic Independent User (B2) in Speaking and Writing: Essential.
- B2 Independent User Definition:
- Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
- Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
- Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- B2 Independent User Definition:
Technical Skills:
- Money/Cash Management - Master
- Book-keeping – Expert
- Funding Management – Autonomous
- Contract Management – Master
- Internal Control – Autonomous
- Management Control – Under Supervision
- Excel - Master
Transversal Competencies:
- Commitment to MSF’s Principles
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- People Management and Development
APPLICATION:
Applicants must show their willingness by submitting an updated CV with motivation letter, diploma or professional card attached IN ONE COMBINED PDF FILE no later than the 11th of October 2021 at 16:00 pm.
- ONLY APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED VALID
- THERE WILL BE A TECHNICAL WRITING TEST IN ENGLISH AFTER THE FIRST SHORTLISTING
Place of work: MSF Coordination and Project in Maadi Cairo
Starting date: 01/12/2021
Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:30 with one hour break
Job Shift: Sunday to Thursday from 08:30 – 17:30
Contract Duration: Initial 6 months with renewal opportunities
Required Travel: Not Required but some flexibility may be asked for operational purposes rarely
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