Finance Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF Switzerland, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together to advance MSF\'s social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don\'t meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfill every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, disability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

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 with 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 analyzing 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.).
• Performing delegated tasks according to their speciality and as specified in his/her job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education    

• Minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Professional Accounting Certifications like ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage

Experience    

• Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience in finance or accounting, with proven strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Solid experience in mission or organizational accounting, financial reporting, and monthly/annual financial closures.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in areas such as budget follow-up, cost control, compliance, and financial procedures can be advantageous.
• Previous MSF or INGO experience is an asset
• Languages    
• English.
• Knowledge    
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Competencies    

• Result and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork And Cooperation
• Behaviour Flexibility
• Service Orientation
• Stress Management