Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe recrute un(e) Responsable Finances, Goma, République Démocratique du Congo

Organisation Description

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (www.thejohanniter.org) is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany. Johanniter International Assistance is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency relief, implementing and supporting projects in Health, Nutrition, WASH as well as Food Security & Income Generation worldwide.

Background

Johanniter International Assistance has been active in DRC since 1995, with a focus on North Kivu since 2008. Its overall objective is to reduce mortality and morbidity by improving the health conditions and reducing vulnerability of IDPs and host population. In close cooperation with the Ministry of Health, interventions aim to improve the access to quality primary health care, to support the nutrition status of children under five, pregnant and lactating women and other vulnerable people (e.g. elderly people, people with disability, people living with HIV/AIDS, and survivors of SGBV) as well as improved access to water, sanitation.

In a Nutshell

You will be responsible for all financial management aspects of Johanniter’s country programme under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission.

What you will do:

Accountancy:

Assure Johanniter’s financial procedures are in compliance with Government and donor financial obligatory law and regulations
Monthly field accounts and timely preparation of financial reports for donors and headquarters (monthly closing, bank transfers, cash requests, travel claims) in compliance with donor and Johanniter procedures
Management of bank accounts, money transfers and maintain good cash flow in compliance with guidelines of donors and Johanniter
Supervise payment orders and improvement of payment procedures
Organise and coordinate internal or external audits and ensures relevant recommendations from audits are being implemented
Take measures for cost controlling in consultation with the Head of Mission
Fully adhere to JUH internal “Guideline on How to Deal with Cases of Corruption, Fraud and Conflict of Interest” and reports immediately if any irregularity (fraud, cheating, etc.) noticed
Set-up and maintain systematic and complete filing system for all donor and audit-relevant documents (financial documents)

What you will do cont:

Budget Management:

Prepare overhead and project budgets, budget revisions and extensions in compliance with financial guidelines of donors and Johanniter
Monitor budgets, give relevant advice concerning financial matters and inform Head of Mission, Project Coordinators and HQ desk officer regularly on financial status
Verify and support partner organisations with financial reporting
Preparatory review of proposals and grant agreements/contracts prior to submission to the donors/HQ including liaising with the programmes team ensuring programme proposal correlates with organisational budged and guidelines
Supervise payment orders and improve payment procedures
Organise and coordinate of internal or external audits and ensure relevant recommendations from audits are being implemented

Administration:

Set-up and maintain a systematic hard and soft copy filing system for all finance related administrative matters

Other:

Assist the Head of Mission in security management
Represent Johanniter in relevant forums and networks
Regularly coordinate all above mentioned aspects with the Head of Mission and the Desk Officer and Controller in Berlin

Representation and Communication

Represent Johanniter International Assistance in relevant forums and networks Proactively engages with management in areas where improvement is needed to ensure good coordination and appropriate information sharing

What you bring:

A University Degree in Business Administration/Accountancy or equivalent degree/experience
At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial management in the field of humanitarian aid / development cooperation
Proficient user of accountancy and financial software – experience in SUN-Systems is a plus
Experience in working with public donors
Ability to write reports and work instructions

Sense of delegation and commitment to local capacity building
Fluent in English and French with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of German is desirable
Cultural sensitivity and team competence

What we offer:

Remuneration: Competitive, attractive remuneration, in line with internal tariff and relevant previous experience

Benefits: 13th cheque; social security; annual leave; flexible working hours, friendly and appreciative working atmosphere

If this is what you are looking for, please submit your application via [email protected] (cover letter, CV, reference contacts of 3 former supervisors, job certificates if available), stating your earliest start date and please indicate No 15/ADMIN-HR/JUH/2024-Finance Coordinator DRC” in the subject line of your e-mail.

People with disabilities will be given preferential treatment if they are suitable for the positon.

Deadline for applications: 30.12.2024

Interviews planned from: 27.01.2025

Johanniter is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, irrespective of cultural, religious, social background, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Please note that this position is unaccompanied.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

We may start shortlisting before the closing date.

Johanniter employees are expected to act according to our Code of Conduct as well as our Leadership Principles.

Please note Johanniter requires background checks (incl. criminal record and reference checks) to protect the vulnerable and prevent abuse

Information regarding the privacy policy for applications can be found here

Expériences / Formation

In a Nutshell

You will be responsible for all financial management aspects of Johanniter’s country programme under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission.

What you will do:Accountancy:

■ Assure Johanniter’s financial procedures are in compliance with Government and donor financial obligatory law and regulations

■ Monthly field accounts and timely preparation of financial reports for donors and headquarters (monthly closing, bank transfers, cash requests, travel claims) in compliance with donor and Johanniter procedures

■ Management of bank accounts, money transfers and maintain good cash flow in compliance with guidelines of donors and Johanniter

■ Supervise payment orders and improvement of payment procedures■ Organise and coordinate internal or external audits and ensures relevant recommendations from audits are being implemented

■ Take measures for cost controlling in consultation with the Head of Mission

■ Fully adhere to JUH internal “Guideline on How to Deal with Cases of Corruption, Fraud and Conflict of Interest” and reports immediately if any irregularity (fraud, cheating, etc.) noticed

■ Set-up and maintain systematic and complete filing system for all donor and audit-relevant documents (financial documents)

What you will do cont:Budget Management:

■ Prepare overhead and project budgets, budget revisions and extensions in compliance with financial guidelines of donors and Johanniter

■ Monitor budgets, give relevant advice concerning financial matters and inform Head of Mission, Project Coordinators and HQ desk officer regularly on financial status

■ Verify and support partner organisations with financial reporting

■ Preparatory review of proposals and grant agreements/contracts prior to submission to the donors/HQ including liaising with the programmes team ensuring programme proposal correlates with organisational budged and guidelines

■ Supervise payment orders and improve payment procedures

■ Organise and coordinate of internal or external audits and ensure relevant recommendations from audits are being implemented

Administration:

■ Set-up and maintain a systematic hard and soft copy filing system for all finance related administrative matters

Other:

■ Assist the Head of Mission in security management

■ Represent Johanniter in relevant forums and networks

■ Regularly coordinate all above mentioned aspects with the Head of Mission and the Desk Officer and Controller in Berlin

Representation and Communication

■ Represent Johanniter International Assistance in relevant forums and networks Proactively engages with management in areas where improvement is needed to ensure good coordination and appropriate information sharing,

What we offer:Remuneration: Competitive, attractive remuneration, in line with internal tariff and relevant previous experience