Accounting Manager

JOB VACANCY - MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (FRANCE)  

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. 

MSFF is looking for its Coordination Office: ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Workplace         : Jerusalem - Shu'afat neighborhood

Type of contract           : 3 months contract - renewable

Starting date         : 01/12/2024 

Main purpose of the position 

Coordinating and supervising the accounting of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) according to the instructions of the Finance Coordinator, and in compliance with legal obligations and MSF standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the mission. 

Accountabilities of the position:

• Being responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission e.g. cash procedures, bank accounts,  receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, monthly closing process and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and strict compliance to MSF guidelines, financial standards and procedures. 

• Coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts and balance sheet, and reporting the mission's accounting statement through monthly and weekly reports, in order to verify the evolution of project finances and provide information about them 

• Being responsible for the financial management of donor contracts e.g. preparing and verifying the financial reports to donors, following up and analysing the need for amendments. Ensuring reporting conditions are met and stakeholders in the mission are informed of their responsibilities (for example, logistics for stock inventory, quotes) 

• Coordinating and overseeing the payment of tax liabilities in order to comply with legal obligations. 

• Coordinating and supervising the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management 

• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and to improve people's capabilities 

• Is the technical reference for any accounting-related issue including compliance with MSF financial standards and procedures, legal compliance, training and support on the MSF accounting software / system 

• When required, briefing all staff involved, on specific accountancy management (Mission Coordination Team, Administration Managers, Logistics Managers, etc). 

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Prepares re invoicing lists and papers/scans to other sections and Partners 

• Supports Unifield users (Admins and assistants) and make necessary briefing/induction for Unifield 

• Ensures Annual closure requirements (Keeps track of donations, Bank info updates) 

• Ensures Annual closure requirements (HQ Auditors)

• Manages the financial archives for the mission

• Administration and follow-up of All the contracts of the mission: Archiving and updating 

• Trains & coaches finance staff on Accounting

• Scanning the needed hard copies of documents and extracting information for the fields

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Education 

• Essential solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualification.  

• Desirable University degree in accounting, finance or business administration.  

Experience 

• Essential 4 years previous experience in similar relevant position jobs. 

Languages  

•  Fluent written and spoken : English, Arabic and Hebrew 

Knowledge 

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)  

• Local accounting standards, Desirable MSF accounting software, ERP system knowledge, local laws.  

Competencies 

• People Management and Development
  

• Commitment to MSF Principles
  

• Behavioural Flexibility
  

• Results and Quality Orientation
  

• Teamwork and Cooperation
  

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Documents to provide:

• Updated CV in English 

• ID copy 

• Copies of diplomas 

• Work certificates related to the position  
• At least two references related to the position (Organization / Name / Phone number) 

Please note that: 

• Only complete and relevant applications will be considered 

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted  

• The minimum age of employment is 18 years old  

• MoH staff under contract can’t have an MSF contract 

• By applying I recognize to follow the MSF Charter and to honor the following principles:  

Médecins sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victim of natural or man-made disasters and to victims or armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political conviction.   

MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the rights to humanitarian assistance and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.   

MSF members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete independence from all political economic or religious power.  

As volunteers, members understand the risks and dangers of the mission they carry out and make no claim for themselves or their assigns for any form of compensation other than that which the association might be able to afford them.  

• As part of its recruitment process, MSF may collect and process, through an internal due diligence system, personal information about applicants. MSF is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personal data applicants provide in their application.