Finance Controller

Responsibility #1: Lead semi annual and annual closure of accounts

• Prepare and justify all balance sheet accounts for the semi-annual closing
• Assist the DCD-PS during the annual closing preparation, analysis and balance sheet justification,

Responsibility #2: Accounting management and Cash Management

• Set up a consolidated cash forecast based on BVA forecast on and review on a monthly basis
• Ensure in coordination with the senior finance officer that accounting is timely and accurate (descriptions, proper registration of the transactions in SAGA, accounting codes, financial lines, matching, monthly exchange rate)
• Ensure the monthly closing and related month end package is prepared and sent out to CARE France for the 20th of each month.  Review the month end package (supervise integration of field offices accountancy, review balance sheet for staff and partner advance and matching, review bank/cash reconciliation, review payroll accounting process, review allocation of Shared Program Cost as per CARE policy)
• Prepare the quarterly financial reporting package for CARE France
• Ensure the full list of budget codes is up to date and shared amongst support and program teams
• Assist and Report any anomaly in the SAGA use to the DCD-PS or to CARE France.
• Manage the archiving of all financial documentation and ensure a proper and efficient filing organization.
• Support field offices with training and capacity building
• Develop a month end review tool in coordination with HQ Finance team

Responsibility #3: Team Management and upward communication

• Manage the performance of the team. This includes supervision, guidance, and coaching. Recommend or initiate personnel action such as salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions including performance improvement plans, etc.
• Complete the performance management activities such as performance planning, monitoring, 90 day, six month and annual performance appraisals,   
• Support direct reports with the management of their team
• Inform and discuss at least on a monthly basis with CARE France country offices controlling CO manager current finance related matters