In order to build a talent pool for its operations in the West Africa and Great Lakes region, JRS is launching a call for applications for the profile of Finance Coordinator at the regional level.
As a reminder, the JRS West Africa and Great Lakes region includes the following countries: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria.
This position is open to any candidate with the desired profile regardless of their status or nationality.
The benefits and conditions offered for each position will be communicated to the selected candidates during the interviews. Salaries will be aligned with the JRS salary scale.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: FINANCE COORDINATOR
- Mission of the positionGuarantee efficient and effective management of the budgetary, financial, accounting and cash management of JRS and all projects in accordance with internal procedures and donor requirements.
- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
A. Strategic planning and management
- Oversee and evaluate financial performance in the country
- Provide insightful financial analysis and advice.
- Advise the National Director on financial matters and produce financial analyzes as needed.
- Strengthen the capacities of basic financial administrators on the use of appropriate tools
- Participate in the permanent review of purchasing policies
B. Budgetary, accounting and grant management
- Lead the country’s financial planning and budgeting process;
- Prepare the organization’s annual budget, optimizing resource allocation for specific expenses, based on grant restrictions and program needs;
- Prepare and review the quarterly budget against actual expenditures with program staff and the Human Resources department;
- Prepare quarterly organizational operating statements, anticipated revenues and expenditures, on a quarterly basis;
- Work with program staff and the Human Resources department to prepare proposal budgets for submission to donors;
- Ensure appropriate internal financial controls, appropriate accounting methodology and timely internal and external reporting as linked to general accounting functions;
- Assist in the preparation of the annual audit;
- Prepare financial reports for internal management purposes and for external donors;
- Ensure continued compliance with donor/funder regulatory, contractual, legal and financial requirements;
- Ensure that financial information on country office grants and contracts is in compliance with donor/funder requirements;
- Monitor and track subawards, including review of proposals and financial reports;
- Monitor project financial balances to avoid excessive grant spending;
- Ensure proper management of cash expenditure;
C. Administration and evaluation capacity building
- Evaluate and help implement improvements to internal controls;
- Monitor the implementation of internal audit reports in the field;
- Support the project’s financial and accounting administrators;
- Assist Project Directors and Program Managers in developing budgets and financial monitoring of projects;
- Work in collaboration with the National Program Coordinator in proposing and preparing the budget and in drafting reports to donors;
- Work collaboratively with the International Office Department when auditing regional/national finances and integrate donor requirements, particularly international donors working with other regions;
- Represent JRS in Finance clusters or sectoral meetings with United Nations representations, other Agencies and humanitarian partners and the local Administration;
- Evaluate and identify problems or new opportunities and propose solutions;
- Evaluate the expected results of the projects;
- Carry out all tasks entrusted to management.
Candidate Profile
Academic Job Specifications
Minimum a university degree (BAC+5), preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent. A certification in financial management or project management would be an asset.
Experience
Proof of professional experience of at least 5 years in humanitarian work and in the position of finance manager. Experience in proposal preparation and project budgeting and financial reporting would be an asset. Work experience in the intervention area would be an asset;
Languages: French. Having knowledge of English is an asset.
Experience in implementing projects funded by UNICEF, UNHCR, BPRM, ECHO, AFD, etc…
Experience working with budgets, including expense management;
Previous work experience managing field teams.
Professional skills
Knowledge and experience of donor grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.
Knowledge of internal accounting controls and budget/cash flow monitoring
Practice of Word, Excel, Outlook applications, MS Projet software, Microsoft Dynamics
Accounting and financial techniques
Practice of management control
Knowledge of auditing
Qualities
Adhere to the values of JRS and respect the code of conduct;
Listening and communication skills;
Sense of ethics and confidentiality;
Ability to analyze and synthesize;
Team spirit
Resilience and resistance to stress
Sense of relational contact
Leadership
How to apply
Anyone wishing to be part of the JRS talent pool for this Finance Coordinator profile is invited to send us their CV within the required deadline.
The CV must contain the names and professional email addresses of three (3) reference people, which must include the direct supervisor and the HR Manager.
Any request not scrupulously respecting these conditions will be systematically rejected.
Application files must be sent to the following address: waf.recruitment@jrs.net.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday May 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Cameroon time.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for a test and/or interview in the event of an official job opening for this position in the region.
Any incomplete file or sent after the deadline for receipt of files will be systematically rejected.
NB: Female applications are encouraged.