CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Doctors Without Borders, for its activities in Bamenda & Buea is looking for:

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY MANAGER

(ref: NW181218)

Doctors Without Borders is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions.

Related with our activities we are looking for FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY MANAGER

Working locations: Bamenda & Buea (with potential movements in North West and South West Regions)

Type of contract: CDD

Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid

Main Purpose

Coordinate and supervise the accounting of the mission according to 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.

Principal Tasks

• Being responsible for quality and timely accounting. (cash procedures, bank accounts,  receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting), ensuring strict respect of deadlines and 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.
• 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 of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure the knowledge required and to develop 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

Required Qualifications

• Desirable solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualification.
• Essential University degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Essential 4 years previous experience in similar relevant position jobs.
• English essential. Pidgin English is an asset
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
• Local accounting standards, Desirable MSF accounting software, ERP system knowledge, local laws.
• Competences: People Management and Development, Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation,Teamwork and Cooperation

All applications (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by email to the following address: msfe-cameroon-recruitment-emerg@barcelona.msf.org mentioning on the subject: Finance and Accountancy Manager ref: NW181218 or else be submitted at the Bamenda Office (Faith Building, Che Street, Ntarinkon, Bamenda) or Buea Office (Westminster Suites, Sandpit, Buea) in a sealed envelop Ref: Recruitment Accountancy Manager for the attention of Doctors Without Borders.

Deadline for the reception of applications:  Wednesday 26th December 2018 at 16:00

NB: writing tests and interviews will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.