Job Description

(total positions: 1, posted on: October 2, 2026)

Main Purpose

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 with 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 analyzing 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.

• Acting as 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.).

• Performing finance field visits to strengthen financial management practices and support Admin and Finance teams as required.

• Acting as the focal point for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks related to payments, taxation, foreign exchange, accounting, and audit functions.

• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and internal controls, reporting any deviations or exceptions to the Deputy Finance & HR Coordinator or Finance & HR Coordinator.

• Coordinating and overseeing the annual statutory audit process and facilitating communication with external auditors.

• Serving as the primary liaison with banking institutions for all banking-related matters.

• Managing and coordinating all tax-related activities, including engagement with tax consultants and relevant authorities.

• Liaising with CGCF/Headquarters and banking institutions to address financial queries and support effective financial reporting and compliance.

Required Skills