Finance Manager Mali, Bamako

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.

Context

NRC Mali was established in 2013 and is currently implementing Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Wash, Protection, Humanitarian Mediation, and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) projects in the central and northern provinces of the country. In addition, NRC Mali is now promoting the integrated programme approach that aims at providing a holistic response to affected people in order to maximize the impact of our intervention. This approach requires a strong and close coordination capacity and technical support to core competencies, enable communication and synergies between sectors to meet the expected quality of program implementation

1. Role and responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible in ensuring the financial set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.

The following is a brief description of some of the responsibilities that you will be involved in:.

• Ensuring monthly financial reports are on time and accurate including amongst other BVA, Balance Reconciliation Sheet(BRS), Salary distribution and exchange rate revaluation;
• Reviewing all project budgets to ensure coverage of costs and compliance with NRC policies;
• Quarterly update of planning tools including electronic Budget Programme Overview (eBPO) and Master Budget;
• Ensuring the timely submission of all financial reports to donor;
• Controlling spending to ensure adherence with budget, NRC and donor requirements;
• Capacity building of Finance staff and promote staff development;
• Carry out regular field visits and spot checks to ensure compliance;
• Overseeing the end of year closure process;
• Leading the annual and project specific audit process
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to limit risk of corruption or misuse of funds while ensuring effective flow of funds for project implementation

2. Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal
• Good knowledge of donor regulations
• Knowledge of the context in Mali is an asset
• Strong ability to ensure financial compliance
• Behavioural competencies in: Managing performance and development; Empowering and building trust; Managing resources to optimize results; Analyzing; Initiating action and change

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What We Offer

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

• 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension
• Grade 9 in NRC's grade structure
• An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.

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