JOB BRIEF

In this role, you provide dedicated support to emergency country programs, project start-ups and exploratory initiatives to ensure the proper set-up and implementation of OCA accounting standards for emergencies.

PEOPLE ARE OUR PRIORITY. AT MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF)/ ARTSEN ZONDER GRENZEN, WE ARE COMMITTED TO AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE THAT ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS THE DIVERSE VOICES OF OUR EMPLOYEES. WE ENCOURAGE DIVERSE APPLICANTS INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL GENDER IDENTITIES, AGES, SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS, NATIONALITIES, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, RELIGIONS, BELIEFS, SOCIAL AND MARITAL STATUS, PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES AND ALL OTHER DIVERSITY CHARACTERISTICS AND HOW THEY INTERSECT TOGETHER.

The Finance department is divided in two units: HQ Finance and Operational Finance. The Field Accounting team is currently part of Operational Finance. Operational Finance is responsible for supporting and advising MSF Operations and management with financial management, budget monitoring and quality review of field accounting transactions and supporting documentation. The finance department has around 26 staff members working in: Field Finance, Administration and Accounting Field, Administration and Accounting Office, Financial Control, Reporting and International Accounting and Inheritances & Legacies.
For the Administration and Accounting Field Unit we are looking for a new colleague for the position of:

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for a flexible and pro-active candidate who is solution oriented and strong on communication and an independent team player with a hands-on mentality.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Flying Finance Emergency Support Officer, you ensure a structured and hands-on support to the country programs and projects managed by the Emergency Support Department, in close collaboration with it and the dedicated Field Finance Advisor (FFA) and Accounting Administrator for the Field (AAF). This is an exciting and challenging position that requires flexibility to travel to insecure areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• You are part of the finance department and adapt your work to best support the Field Finance Advisor and Accounting Administrator for the Field (AAF) following emergency countries but work in close collaboration with the Emergency Support department.
• You work closely with the E-desk FFA to coordinate and manage cash flow, oversee Simpled/debit card usage, and facilitate briefings for emergency team members heading to the country programmes.
• You work closely with the AAF to coordinate the transactions and accounting data for emergency country programs, steer the period closing process and resolve issues.
• You are proactive in identifying where the support is most needed, and you actively support the implementation OCA financial requirements for existing and new emergencies and explos, in challenging and evolving contexts, by delivering on the job, remote and face to face trainings when necessary.
• You support the identification of in-depth training needs for emergency country programmes, in link with the Unifield Flying Specialist.
• You have a strong financial background but also show the necessary flexibility to guide the set-up of the financial structure in emergencies, in close collaboration with the FFA.
• You consolidate, oversee, and manage accounting transactions reports, and the monthly closing process for explos and new emergency interventions conducted in locations without an MSF office.
• You serve as the technical reference for all accounting-related matters, delivering training, and enhanced support to field emergency teams on accounting tools and systems, including Unifield, Explo-books and E-kit.
• You are deployed to the country programmes (up to 50% of the time) for emergency start-ups and gap fills, putting systems in place and delivering hands-on support and coaching on accounting systems and procedures directly on site.