ActedFor the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives.
Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor.
Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a "3ZERO" world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.ACTED Colombia - VenezuelaFor the past few decades, Colombia has been affected by complex events of internal displacement due to the internal conflict and/or natural disasters.
Since 2012, the country has experienced a sustained flow of migrants from its neighbor, Venezuela.
This flow has recently intensified due to the increased economic constraints in the country, and according to official sources, over 1.2 million migrants are currently present in Colombia, with more entering the country every day.Additionally, the country is still facing complex internal conflict situations that have been exacerbated by increased criminal activity in the border areas.
Moreover, Riohacha and the department of Guajira have been historically affected by prolonged droughts and overall lack of access to water, particularly in the rural areas inhabited by the Wayu indigenous people.You will be in charge ofThe Country Finance Manager (CFM) is a key member of the Management Team at country level.
He/she will be responsible for Acted financial management in-country under the authority of the Country Director and Finance & Administrative Director in HQ.
The CFM ensures that national legislation is adhered to, and that Acted's financial standards are applied in terms of accounting, financial control systems, internal/external reporting processes, in order to ensure an efficient use of resources.
He/She leads, provides technical support and capacity building to the country finance and administrative staff.
The CFM shall alert the Country Director and Finance Director in case some major problems arise with a potential financial impact on the mission.Main dutiesAccounting and treasury ManagementAccounting management – supervise the accounting cycle for the missionTreasury management – ensure a controlled and smooth cash managementCommitment of expenditures, budget control, & Financial ManagementCommitment of expenditure – guarantee budget availability and compliance to Acted and donor's procedures before releasing paymentsProject budget follow-up, mission's cost control, internal & external audits – anticipate and mitigate financial risks ensuring operations are run in a compliant and cost-efficient mannerProject financial cycle managementDevelop project budgets and reports – ensure the financial feasibility of projects, respecting Acted and donors' rules and deadlinesTeam leadership & other tasksExpected Skills And QualificationsMSc in Finance, Audit, Business Management, Economics or equivalent;3+ years of solid experience in financial & budget management;Excellent financial and analytical skills;Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance;Ability to manage a financial team and demonstrate leadership;Ability to monitor and evaluate financial skills of teams through capacity-building efforts;Ability to undertake serious responsibilities and to manage stress efficiently;Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;Prior knowledge of the region is an asset.Terms of referenceFor more information about the position, click here.ConditionsSalary between 3300 and 3500€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc., as well as a monthly living allowance of $300.Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse.Pension, health insurance, life insurance, and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens).Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered.Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract.R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200.Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year.One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-day in situ security training.Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant).Psychological assistance.Join usPlease send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (******) or below, including the reference: CFM/VEN.Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
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