To strengthen its team, the Regional Office for Central Africa (CARO) is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Administration and Finance Coordinator to be based in Bangui. The main role is to support the Country Manager in all matters relating to financial management and administration within Central African Republic.
Overall Responsibility
The Administration and Finance Coordinator is responsible for providing financial management oversight and support for the Country Office. The Administration and Finance Coordinator will ensure compliance with relevant donor regulations and procedures, laws, rules and regulations of the host country and ensure that the company’s financial and administrative policies, systems, processes and procedures are implemented and developed.
Specific Responsibilities: Finance
· Ensure that appropriate finance systems and procedures are implemented, developed and known to staff and comply with company’s requirements
· Manage day-to-day accounting and book-keeping functions, ensure source documentation is adequate, filed and up-to-date
· Implement and administer systems for internal control
· Facilitate and co-ordinate external, internal, donor or government audits
· Liaise and actively pursue contact with local authorities, international and national agencies, donors, or other valuable contacts in the country.
· Prepare / assist in preparation of budgets, financial forecasts and funding requests
Specific Responsibilities: Administration
· Provide supervision, guidance and capacity development for the finance and administrative staff of the country office
· Ensure that local staff policies are documented, developed and implemented
· Take part in the recruitment of local staff and manage payroll
Skills, experience and abilities
· 3-5 years’ experience in finance management for an international NGO, preferably in programs in complex emergency or post-conflict settings
· University degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, business administration or other
· Strong analytical skills
· Good computers skills, proficiency in Excel. Quickbooks experience preferred
· Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with institutional donors
· Knowledge of English and French as working language
· Valid driver’s license
· Ability to work with a team in an intense environment, with minimum supervision
The position will be filled as soon as possible. The contract duration is for 1-2 years subject to negotiation. Monthly salary includes adverse working conditions allowance.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, qualified applicants should send a CV and Cover Letter with salary requirements tongo.recruitment@europeansolutions.nl
