FINANCE COORDINATOR ASSISTANT
Medecins sans Frontieres France

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to Doctors without Borders. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - bound together by our charter.  Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organization.

MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors.

 


 Vacancy No: 04/2025
 Section/Unit: HR/Finance
 Grade Level: 7
 Supervisor: FINANCE COORDINATOR
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: PORTSUDAN
 Duration: SIX MONTHS RENEWABLE
 Closing Date: 04 May 2025

 
 Background:

Assisting the Finance Coordinator in the implementation and follow-up of the finance activities of the mission, while executing the accountancy and payment related tasks for the capital, according to MSF policies, standards and procedures in order to ensure documentary traceability as well as compliance with local labour and fiscal regulations. 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  •  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
  • Keeping updated on local laws and regulations and informing the FinCo of any changes or misalignment  with the practices in place. Ensuring respect and strict compliance to MSF standards (chart of accounts, quality of documents, guidelines, expense validation procedures, cash security rules, etc.)
  • Carrying out delegated accounting tasks and activities for the capital, ensuring confidentiality on all finance issues related to MSF as well as the strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
  • Processing payments , ensuring that receipts and supporting documents meet the necessary quality standards.
  • Filing and/or scanning hard copies of documents, entering information in the accounting software and performing monthly closing procedures for the journals under his/her responsibility
  • Following up on rental/service contracts and insurances dates and informing the FinCo on time to organize payments and renewals.
  • When requested, replacing other members of the Finance/Accounting Manager or Project Administration Assistants during their absence
  • Works closely with the Project Finance Managers, supporting them in bank payments and any questions regarding cash payments
  • Processes bank payments for the mission & Is responsible for the cash box and small cash payments in  (incl. cash advances, per diem payment, etc.)
  • Supports the Finco in receiving the necessary documentation for the authorities to support payments
  • Visits the projects to support and train the Finance and Supply staff (e.g. training on cash advances, supplier documentation, payment procedures)

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education
  • Desirable finance, business or administration related diploma
Experience
  • Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs
  • Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries
Languages         
  • Mission language essential. Local language desirable
Knowledge
  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
  • Good working knowledge on MS Office
Competencies
  • Results and Quality Orientation L2
  • Teamwork and Cooperation L2
  • Behavioural Flexibility L2
  • Commitment to MSF Principles L2
  • Stress Management L3

Please not that:

  • Only complete and relevant applications will be considered
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Positions are open to everyone aged 18 and above. Women are highly encouraged to apply
  • MSFF does not reimburse the possible costs for transportation for tests and interviews that may take place during the recruitment process. 

 

Deadline for submission of application: 4 May 2025 // Application should be identified with:  Finance Coordinator Assistant 

 

Application should be submitted to https://tally.so/r/nG7QpO .

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.









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