Project Finance Manager (For Overseas MSF Project)

1. MAIN PURPOSE

         In various MSF projects OUTSIDE of Lebanon:
 

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

2. 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(line manager) and the Finance Coordinator(technical manager), defining, analyzing 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 using MSF Field financial software: monthly closure, situation reports, external donors report, etc.
• In close collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, 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.

3. REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in relevant and similar jobs (essential)
• Experience in MSF or other NGOs (desirable)
• Experience working abroad, in developing countries (desirable)
• A university degree in finance, management, business administration (desirable)
• Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic mandatory – Fluency in French is highly desirable – Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus

4. BENIFITS

• A fixed-term contract
• Monthly pay salary during the mission
• A daily allowance (per diem) during the mission
• Medical coverage
• Payment of all mission-related expenses (transport, accommodation)
• Round-trip transportation to the field
• Accommodation in the field
• Reimbursement of required vaccinations and related medical fees 
• Paid vacation (25 days per year)
• Pre-departure training through a combination of readings, e-learning and face-to-face meetings and workshops
• Psychological support after returning
• Personalized career development, with access to different levels of training, in order to grow within the organization.