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.

• 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, labour, 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).

• Contribute to Finance Staffing planning abased on the mission needs and projected growth.

• Ensure structured onboarding for new Finance Staff including OCG minimum standard, Unifield 

• Provide day to day coaching and supervision  to finance Team members. 

• Plan regular field visit and work in close collaboration with Finance Team to Follow monthy accounatnce closure feedback  for a better harmonisation of Process. 

• Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of : 

• Payroll Taxes

• Witholding tax

• VAT (if appicable)

Job Requirements

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. In OCBA, essential  2 years of previous experience is similar relevant positions

Languages                    

English Mission language essential. Local language desirable

Knowledge      

•            Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet) 

•            Local accounting standards, Desirable MSF accounting software, ERP system knowledge, local laws. 

Competencies            

•            People Management and Development L2 

•            Commitment to MSF Principles L2 

•            Behavioural Flexibility L3 

•            Results and Quality Orientation L3 

•            Teamwork and Cooperation L3

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via www.ethiojobs.net. please be informed that we do not accept applications in other forms.

Please Note that we only contact short-listed candidates and only short-listed candidates with the required documents are allowed to attend further assessment. 

Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF

Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancelation from the recruitment process and if found after employment it will lead to termination.

We strive to promote, create, and maintain a safe organizational culture for all people who work for and with MSF OCG, including our partners. Moreover, we ensure that the workplace, wherever staff are located, is built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion that delivers a safe and respectful environment.

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

Job Requirements This position requires a solid background in accountancy and a professional accounting qualification. The role involves coordinating and supervising all mission accounting activities, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and MSF standards. Responsibilities include managing cash procedures, bank accounts, monthly and yearly closings, donor contract financial reporting, tax liabilities, local audits, and staff recruitment and development. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.