Project Finance Manager

Main Purpose:

Coordinating and supervising the implementation of the Finance procedures tools and ensuring the correct use of Financial Resources at project level according to MSF protocols,standards and procedures in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent
information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the
project 

Accountabilities:

• Implementing circuits and workflows (management of cash boxes, transfers, advances, purchase procedures, payment validations, follow up of regular payments, bank reconciliations) in order to anticipate expenses at project level and to optimize cash needs and its security.

•  Implementing and supervising transactional procedures and systems in order to ensure transparent accounting practices and full traceability (invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc.), according to MSF guidelines and rules, and using the respective software in place.

• Ensuring the timely execution and control of the monthly and yearly accountancy closure, with due quality.

•  In close collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Finance Coordinator, defining, analysing and following-up the project budget, in order to ensure that funds are used according to funding contracts and proposing corrective
action if needed.

•     Ensuring financial reporting of the Project (Field financial software) monthly closure, sitreps, external donors, etc.)

• In close collaboration with the FINCO, following up all service contracts in project site (premise and vehicle rental contracts, deposits, rent payments, etc.) Ensuring that MSF staff who have financial responsibilities are aware of and comply with local finance procedures, including those related to security. Prepare forecasts on monthly basis & liaise with departments to project accurate financial figures.

• Review actual expenses on monthly basis & ensure proper allocation

•  Liaising with Medical, Logistic, HR and Supply departments in order to ensure an optimal use
of MSF resources.

•    Prepare cash requests on monthly basis & managing cash liquidity

• Prepare internal monitoring tool report on quarterly basis

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education : 

• Bachelor Degree in finance, management (business) or administration
• Desirable master’s degree in Finance , Business management or administration

Experience:

• Essential, working experience of at least three years in relevant and similar jobs
• Highly desirable working experience with MSF
• Desirable working experience with  other I/NGOs
• Desirable experience in management or team leadership

Language:

• Fluent in Arabic
• Fluent in English

Knowldge:

• Highly desirable knowledge of Unifield & Wefin
• Expertise in Excel & Outlook

Comptencies:

• Results & Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork & Cooperation L3
• People Management & Development L2
• Behavioral Flexibility L2