• En règle générale, un diplôme universitaire de 4 ans en comptabilité ou en administration des affaires. Une combinaison équivalente de formation et d'expérience pertinentes peut être acceptée le cas échéant ; 

• En règle générale, plus de 7 ans d'expérience progressive pertinente dans le domaine financier, dont au moins 5 ans d'expérience dans la gestion administrative et financière de programmes à l'étranger ; 

• La capacité à travailler dans un environnement de sécurité hautement volatile et complexe est requise ; 

• Une expérience approfondie des systèmes comptables informatisés, une expérience des systèmes ERP est un atout 

• Expérience en matière de rapports aux donateurs, de préférence USAID, OFDA, donateurs de l’ONU, ECHO et autres donateurs privés ; 

• Doit être capable de s'acquitter de ses responsabilités de manière autonome avec un minimum d'assistance technique au sein de l'organisation ; 

• Connaissance des différents règlements financiers des donateurs ; 

• Expérience de la gestion des procédures et politiques d'approvisionnement et de logistique ; 

• Des qualités de leadership avérées sont requises ; une expérience de travail auprès d’une grande équipe nationale est requise 

• Solides compétences en matière de négociation, de relations interpersonnelles et d'organisation ; 

• Est capable de travailler efficacement dans un environnement de travail peu structuré, de fixer des priorités appropriées et de gérer efficacement de nombreuses exigences simultanées 

Responsible for ensuring that financial management and accounting comply with donors' policies and procedures, development, and oversight of compliance issues. 

The tasks and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. 

The level of work performed may vary depending on the complexity of the country portfolio, as to the number of influencing factors and their interdependencies. Some of the factors affecting complexity may be size of country program (USD value and number of projects), variety of donors, interdependence and interrelations of projects, number of field sites, stakeholders, resources, country context, etc. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Works closely on day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions in field offices ensuring these are performed in accordance with internal policy and procedures; 

• Organize and develop country activities in finance, accounting, planning, internal control and audit, billing, credit control and cash collection, 

• Provide country management with the appropriate financial information in accordance with accounting procedures and donor regulations 

• Provide cash flow in the country and ensure that cash needs are fulfilled. Communicate outstanding installments with the donor, as applicable. 

• Review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments; 

• Suggest formats for financial reporting to aid financial statement users to better understand the contents of the reports for decision-making and strategic planning purposes; 

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of financial transactions of the country office (main and field offices) to monitor financial status of all project activities; 

• Assist with the management of the country finance department to meet the financial reporting requirements of in-country management and Headquarters; This function includes ensuring that all financial reports are submitted on or before the deadlines set and contain relevant information for all the users of the financial reports; 

• Direct the preparation of all financial reports for external purposes in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements; 

• Maintain the system of accounts ensuring all accounting data are updated, reconciled, and fully supported; Ensure the accuracy and updates of Key of Allocation according IMC practices. 

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring that monthly analyses are available, reconciled and kept up-to-date, and that any necessary adjustments are addressed in a timely manner. 

• Oversee training of finance staff and provide technical support to country program and logistics; 

• Assist and or prepare budgets; 

• Present & facilitate review of actual budget expenditures with Budget Holders and other country management staff. As required, provide recommendations for budget realignments as required; 

• Oversee and analyze the preparation of operational budgets for each location and consolidate country office master budget. Update the master budget on a quarterly basis and communicate with country management team to ensure country office overall cost coverage 

• Ensure compliance with internal and donor regulations and procedures; enforce finance and supporting function policies, systems, and procedures, and direct or perform their development, documentation, and implementation; 

• As applicable, work closely with HR in the recruitment and selection of qualified finance staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action, and termination of finance staff in consultation with supervisors; 

• Maintain open line of communications with all field and corporate staff, as applicable 

• Maintain frequent communication with Finance Administrative Director/Finance Director to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated; 

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive. 

• Typically, a 4-year University degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate; 

• Typically, 7+ years of relevant progressive experience in the finance field, including minimum 5 years' experience, in the administrative and financial management of overseas programs; 

• Be able to work in highly volatile and complex security environment is required; 

• Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, experience with ERP systems is a plus 

• Experience with Donor reporting preferable USAID, OFDA, UN Donors, ECHO and other private Donors; 

• Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization; 

• Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations; 

• Experience in managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies; 

• Proven leadership qualities required; experience in working with a large national staff team 

• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills; 

• Can function effectively in a loosely structured work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effective\y with numerous simultaneous requirements 

• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, government, local communities and rebel leaders and other related regional players 

• Fluency in English, written and oral is required. Additional ability to read, write and interpret, technical and non-technical in another language may be required according to post position and official country language, such as French and Arabic