JOB ADVERT: FIN ASSISTANT

Doctors Without Borders is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions.

Related with our activities we are looking for FIN ASSISTANT

Working locations: Bamedna.

Type of contract: CDD

Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid

Main Purpose

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

Principal Tasks

• Implementing cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security,  assisting the Project Fin Manager in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning in order to en-sure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc. 
• Processing the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the administration manager 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 Administration Manager 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 Project Finance Manager in translating documents into local language and assisting in meetings upon request.
• Any other administrative task delegated by the Project Finance Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Essential finance, business or administration related diploma.
• Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs. Desirable experience in NGOs.
• Essential English language; Pidgin English language would be an asset.
• Competencies: Commitment to Doctors Without Borders Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Stress Management, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork, Service Orientation.

All applications (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by email to the following address: msfe-cameroon-recruitment-emerg@barcelona.msf.org mentioning on the subject: FIN ASSISTANT NW250219 or else be submitted at the Bamenda Office (Faith Building, Che Street, Ntarinkon, Bamenda) in a sealed envelop Ref: Recruitment FIN ASSISTANT for the attention of Doctors Without Borders.

Deadline for the reception of applications:  Friday 01^st March 2019 at 16:00

NB: writing tests and interviews will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.