MSF Switzerland Finance Manager Job in Juba, South Sudan

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.

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.