Location : Bujumbura, Burundi
Duration of the contract : A ( 1 ) year renewable
Application deadline : October 2, 2023
Overview
IMPACT is looking for a ( e ) Finance and administration officer for a planned four-year project aimed at contributing to peace and security while improving mining governance in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager in Burundi and under the general supervision of the Grant Manager in Côte-d’Ivoire, the finance and administration officer will have to supervise the finances and as well as the administrative tasks of the organization to ensure that the financial rules of the lessor and the organization are respected as well as the legal and administrative framework in Burundi.
This position will be based in Bujumbura, Burundi. This position depends on the successful award of the project and the approval by the lessor of the proposed candidate.
About IMPACT
IMPACT transforms the management of natural resources in regions where security and human rights are threatened. We are working to analyze and design natural resource management approaches with a triple perspective of enhancing security, development and equity. An independent, not-for-profit organization, we surround ourselves with partners to achieve lasting change.
IMPACT has a head office in Ottawa, Canada, as well as offices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire. The organization is carrying out projects in Burkina Faso, Mali and Zimbabwe. Learn more about www.impacttransform.org.
Main responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Finance and Administration Agent are listed below. He or she could also be asked for other tasks.
Finance and accounting :
- Perform accounting entries in the Sage Intact software
- Ensure control of the quality of the organization’s transactions and financial process
- Monitor cash flows and prepare fund requests as a team
- Responsible for managing accounts receivable and payable
- Monitor the taxes payable ( VAT ) and reimbursements according to the legal framework in Burundi
- Ensure the monthly closing of accounts
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Ensure proper classification of accounting documents on the server
- Support the Grant Manager during financial audits
Administration :
- Ensure the legal and administrative compliance of the various contracts ( work, consultancy, supplier )
- Management of organizational inventories in Burundi
- Ensure proper maintenance of the office and equipment
- Ensure that the organization complies with the level of the legal framework in Burundi
Profile sought
Education
- Training: License or Bac + 3 in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
Experience
- Experience required: at least 5 years in a similar position
- Work experience in a non-profit organization
Knowledge
- Excellent control of tax and accounting standards
- Excellent knowledge of international donor procedures ( World Case Canada, European Union, United Nations, USAID, GIZ, etc. )
- Knowledge of the legal framework of NGOs in Burundi
Technical skills
- Excel software ( Excellent control )
- Accounting software ( Sage Intact an asset )
- Outlook, Word, internet
Key skills
- Have a spirit of initiative, discretion, adaptation to any situation, and a good sense of observation
- Rigor and concern for accuracy, precision and compliance with standards
- Integrity and great sense of ethics
- Perfect command of French; knowledge of English is essential
- Problem solving, good judgment, analytical, mathematical and logical thinking
- Good communication skills
- A great sense of organization, skills in planning and time management and ability to carry out several tasks head-on
- Good ability to work in a team, in an intercultural environment and to maintain good interpersonal relationships
Candidates and candidates must have Burundian citizenship or have the legal status of residing in Burundi and be legally authorized to work there.
How to apply
Please send the following items by email to jobs@impactransform.org indicating in the title of the email the post ( Finance and Administration Agent ) and your name.
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the item ( 1 page maximum )
- Your curriculum vitae ( CV with a maximum of 3 pages )
- The additional information form fill up downloadable from website : https://impacttransform.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Agent.e-Finance-Sept-2023-FR_Form.docx
The deadline for submitting applications is October 2, 2023. The job interviews will take place at the beginning of October 2023. The chosen person will take office as soon as possible.