Main Purpose of the position:

Execute administrative and finance related tasks and follow up of project accountancy to support the Finance Coordinator following MSF standard and procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and keep a strict control over monetary resources to achieve project objectives

Accountabilities:

• Implementing cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security, assisting the Finance Coordinator in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning in order to ensure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
• Processing the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the Finance Coordinator of any sort of disparity
• Carrying out all accounting tasks and activities, classifying, preparing and filing of all accounting pieces in accounting software, in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
• Following up of all expiring rental contract dates and inform the Finance Coordinator in order to leave enough time to arrange a renewal or look for some other alternative.
• Making all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.), supporting the Finance Coordinator in translating documents into local language and assisting in meetings upon request.
• Any other administrative task delegated by the Finance Coordinator.

Education

• Bachelor degree in finance, business or administration related field.

Experience

• Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs.
• Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries

Languages

• English and Arabic languages

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Team work and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management

If you are confident that you meet the above requirements:

Send your Motivation Letter & CV in English to: msfocb-iraq-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Please make sure you mention the position title in the subject line when sending your cv: Finance Assistant

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Shortlisted but not selected CVs may be kept on file in case of future vacancies. MSF has the right to postpone or cancel this recruitment.