Détails de l'annonce
Référence:
85752
Publiée le:
25 janvier 2019
Lieu de travail:
Tunis, Tunisie
Expérience:
Plus que 10 ans
Étude:
Bac + 3
Disponibilité:
Plein temps
Langues:
Français , Anglais
Entreprise:
CARDNO INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Secteur: consulting / étude / stratégie
Taille: Plus de 500 employés

Cardno has been delivering practical, innovative and sustainable solutions in international development for 50 years.

We analyze and reflect on this experience to provide agile and adaptive management and technical solutions, continuing to adapt to the needs of our customers with measurable impact and sustainable results. This is where we work, localising our operations where possible. Our worldwide team of more than 6,000 professionals  operate in more than 130 offices across 100 countries worldwide.

We are strengthened by our geographic and market diversity, and committed to providing innovative and integrated solutions that create opportunities for significant, lasting change in developing nations.


Description de l'annonce:

 

Senior Financial Management Specialist

Tunis, Tunisia

Cardno is currently seeking an experienced Senior Financial Management Specialist for an anticipated five year donor-funded Program in Tunis, Tunisia.

Cardno is an industry leader in providing Fiscal/Procurement Agent services for multiple international donors. Cardno is currently providing Fiscal/Procurement Agent services in 13 countries in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

The Senior Financial Management Specialist, as part of the Fiscal Agent team, will manage and execute day-to-day financial management and accounting activities of the Program. Specific responsibilities include:

1.  Manage, execute and coordinate all day-to-day financial activities including: review and approve payment requests, disburse Program funds; manage cash and reconcile funds; maintain accounting system; and monitor commitments, budgets, and plans. Provide advice on the financial activities of the Program including reviewing contracts related to procurement of goods, works, and services.

2.  Assist in the preparation and implementation of the chart of accounts, reporting templates, and internal controls mechanisms. Assist in setting up automated budgeting, commitment, and accounting systems and maintain and monitor these systems on a daily basis. Assist in designing, implementing, and updating a Fiscal Accountability Plan.

3.  Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports, budgets, plans, manuals, additional reports, and certifications. Prepare funds reconciliation and promptly resolve all differences. Review fixed assets register, manage all account payables and contract balances, and manage all activities related to payroll.

4.  Ensure all financial activities are carried out in compliance with local tax laws, international accounting standards, conditions included in the Grant and any Supplemental Agreements, Fiscal Accountability Plan, Cost and Fiscal Accountability Principles of the Program and the donor. Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste, and abuse. Ensure that all approvals and financial records are kept safely and filed properly.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience –

·  Minimum 10 years of senior level experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, and reporting

·  Excellent knowledge and experience in working with IFRS or U.S. GAAP

·  Knowledge and experience in project-based accounting, financial management, and contract management

·  Experience setting up a financial management operation

·  Strong skills in payment operations, funds control, cash and commitment management, internal controls, and international accounting standards

·  Previous experience on projects financed by international donors or development agencies (Millennium Challenge Corporation, World Bank, USAID, Global Fund, or others)

·  Demonstrated financial management experience on projects in the water sector is desirable

·  Good understanding of local tax laws and compliance

·  Excellent communication skills and ability to work with high-level government officials

·  Experience working in similar countries – experience working in Tunisia is an advantage

 

Education –

·  Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, business, economics, accounting, public administration or a related field

·  Accounting certifications such as ACCA, CA or CPA, or equivalent specialized training

 

Language –

·  Fluency in French and English – reading, writing, and speaking. Fluency in Arabic is an advantage

 

Computer Skills –

·  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, and PowerPoint

·  Demonstrated experience in the design, maintenance and use of automated financial management and accounting systems

·  Experience using SAP system is desirable