Flying Finance Coordinator Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Assisting the Finance Coordinator in the implementation and follow-up of the finance activities of the field  according to MSF policies, standards and procedures in order to ensure documentary traceability as well as compliance with local labour and fiscal regulations.

Accountabilities

• Supporting the Finance Coordinator with delegated tasks to ensure proper management in the mission (budget, accounting, treasury, reporting, donors, auditing procedures, legal financial obligations, etc.) including the translation of documents and assisting in meetings upon request.
• Training Admin department in the field ( MMR, BFUF, FFC encoding, Online payment, Templates,..)
• Carrying out delegated Finance / Accountancy  tasks and activities for the field ensuring confidentiality on all Finance, Accountancy and HR issues related to MSF as well as the strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.  
• Replacing other members - ACMA, Finance / HR Manager or Project HR / Fin Assistants during their absence.  

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities

• Support the Projects & capital team with respect to tax related matters.  
• Support the Projects and capital team with respect to MMR, BFUF, FFC, Online payment.
• Responsible for giving on Job training and coaching support for field finance team on Finance procedures, rules and regulations.
• Replace Field  Gaps of Fin / HR Assistant / Manager  staff on their absence  (gap filling) - regular and emergency projects.

Training - Project:

• When requested by Finco, verify all projects monthly accountancy documents and give comment or feedback to the project and follow-up the process closely. Make corrections as necessary during his visit to the field.
• Train Fin HR Manager with the preparation of Monthly Money Request .
• Train Fin HR Manager with preparation of BFUF.
• Train Staff from other departments in matters related to finance ( Validation Table, Contract forms, Procedures signatures, quality of documents to be presented to Finance).

Project Support: 100%  flexible to visit all project location to support Fin HR team all the time is required. ( Expected up to 80% of time per year in the field). Taxes - Project:

• Verify projects tax collection and payments and follow-up the whole process closely

Requirements
Education:

• Essential diploma in Finance, HR Management or similar education.

Experience:

• Essential: Previous working experience of at least four years in relevant jobs
• Desirable: Experience in MSF or other NGOs.

Languages:

• English  

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
• Good working knowledge on MS Office

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation, Attention to details, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

Salary
NGN 4,344,067 (Annual basic salary + 13th month)  As per the MSF salary scale (National contract).