Field Accounting Controller
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.
Field Accounting Controller (FAC) (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium
CONTEXT
As Field Accounting Controller (FAC) you are the point of contact for missions for all accounting related questions. You ensure at headquarters the quality of accounting in the missions and its conformance to MSF OCB accounting policies and procedures to guarantee available and reliable actual costs. You can also provide technical accounting software support on top of the MSF ICT helpdesk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting
Operate the consolidation of missions’ accounting closings in HQ accounting software and manage balances discrepancies
Check the monthly missions’ accounting closings by collecting the mandated closing documentation and verifying compliance of balance sheet accounts and expenses
Monitor missions’ monthly closing deadline and foster corrective actions in case of delays
Reconcile transfers, re-invoicing and reimbursements between headquarters and the missions and/or other sections
Act as first point of contact for mission accounting issues
Act as Accounting Manager for the projects/missions with non-standard Finance setup and operate the monthly closings in the HQ accounting software
Act as focal point for external audits at HQ and provide requested documents. Ensure implementation of audit recommendations at mission level
Ensure proper archiving of accounting vouchers at mission level and availability of accounting vouchers scans at HQ level
Finance
Build the financial reports for donors and ensure eligibility of expenses. Allocate expenses to financing contracts
Participate in Accounting/Finance Management trainings as trainer
Participate in HR briefing and debriefs of expatriates with finance profiles
Participate in the recruitment of Accounting Managers in the missions
Visit the missions to provide support according to the agreed terms of reference
Possibility to engage in gap filling work for a short-term period (detachments)
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Degree in Accounting or Economics is mandatory
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in similar functions
Experience as Finance Coordinator with MSF in the field is a strong asset
Experience in training / knowledge transfer is an asset
Competencies
Computer skills: MS Office, Advanced Excel, Accounting software
Strong communication skills: active listener, communicates clearly and effectively, sense of diplomacy and pedagogical skills
Strong analytical skills
Thoroughness/precision/quality control
Autonomous and self-organized
Strong ability to work in a team and to work/navigate multi stakeholder environment
Adaptation to changing circumstances, contexts, tasks, responsibilities, and people
Strong cross-cultural awareness
Customer support oriented
Languages
Written and spoken knowledge of English and French is mandatory
CONDITIONS
Expected starting date: 16/10/23
Location: Brussels (Belgium)
Mobility: maximum of 3 field visit of 2 weeks per year are mandatory
Contract type: Open-ended contract – full-time
Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid
Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs - 50% homeworking possible per week
Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
Deadline for applications: 17/09/2023
How to apply?
Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit.HQ.finance@brussels.msf.org and mention “Field Accounting Controller – Brussels” in the subject of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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