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FINANCE OFFICER-TRIPOLI

JOB ADVERT

TITLE: FINANCE OFFICER

PLACE: TRIPOLI – LIBYA

This position is open to Libya national only and no double job

JOB CONTEXT

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details about the organization: http://www.handicap-international.org/ 

Type of contract: FIXED TERM

GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Finances Officer supports the Administration Coordinator in processing accounting and financial transactions.

She/he is in charge to implement and to monitor in close collaboration with the Administration Coordinator, administrative and financial procedures on his base.

She/he manages the cash processes (cash transfer, donor payment…) at the base level under the supervision of the Field Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accounting management

• Control of the enforcement of cash payments rules and of good registration of the transactions,
• Send the monthly accountancy package to the Coordination,
• Send all supporting documents linked to the accounting closure to the Coordination
• Responsible of the check of the base accountancy (descriptions, accounting codes, financial lines, etc),
• Supervise the physical check of the invoices and cash inventories in each Journal,

2. Cash Management

• Establish a statement of needs for liquid assets in consultation with the Field Coordinator,
• Carry out withdrawals and payment of advances, in accordance with established procedures,
• Keep the advance books and cash journal,
• Record budget allocations and accounting codes of the expenses,
• Before recording, check that the supporting documents complies with Handicap International procedures,
• Ensure that accounting documenting are translated if necessary,
• Convert currencies at the line manager’s request,
• Check cash balances daily and report any discrepancies to the line manager,
• Archive accounting documents in accordance with Handicap International procedures, after a final check of supporting documentation,
• Ensure cash box security and confidentiality of information

3. Administrative follow up

• Monitor the implementation of the administrative, financial rules and procedures,
• Ensure the respect of the administrative calendar,
• Follow up the lease agreement
• Ensure completion of paper and digital filing, as well as securing administrative documents on his base
• Ensure the back up of all files at base level on a regular basis and ensure the filling of these documents

4. Legal follow up

• Follow the evolution of the national laws and policies
• Prepare and control the tax payment (income taxes, VAT…)

5. Reporting/Communication

• Maintain relationships with other NGO & INGO, authorities and other partners on request
• On request, participate in meetings (donor, authorities, NGO forum…) and workshops relating to his/her field of activity and write up minutes to the line manager

HIERARCHICAL  AND FUNCTIONNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Line manager: Field Coordinator

Functional Manager: Administration Coordinator

Supervision:  

REQUIRED PROFILE

The successful applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Diploma in Finances, Management or related domain
• At least 2 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development context
• At least 1 year mandatory on a similar position
• Good stress management
• Resistance to pressure
• Analytical capability
• Organized and methodical
• Reliable
• Strong sense of responsibilities
• Strong listening and empathy skills
• Ability to adapt, manage priorities and be pragmatic
• Diplomatic and with a sense of negotiation
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and rigor
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey positioning and values of the organization
• English mandatory (oral and written) ; Arabic knowledge is a strong asset

Please send your CV and cover letter by email to recruitment@Libya.hi.org with the subject reference “FIN-OFF-TRIP”

Application with CV only will not be considered.

Application closing date is 11 July 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview and testing.

“Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer”

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