Finance Officer
03 Aug 2009 08:13:00 GMT
Deadline date: 31 Mar 2010 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | Switzerland |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | Medair – A brief introduction
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. COUNTRY: Switzerland WORKPLACE: Ecublens, Lausanne, Medair Headquarters DEPARTMENT: Finance Project Overview To support field operations with timely and accurate financial reports, including budgets, BvA’s, revenue and expense analysis, interim and final reports. To assist in HQ financial functions as requested. Main Responsibilities Take initiative to communicate with and resolve problems with field staff. Analyse and prepare management and donor reports for review. Take initiative to prepare financial documents and forms for signature. Key Activity Areas •Communication with the field •Support field accounting •Prepare budgets and BvA’s •Manage donor requirements •Coordinate field cash needs Requirements •Graduate degree in Accounting or related field •1 year NGO experience an asset Project management capacity Medair Standard HQ Requirements •Committed Christian •Strong adherence to Medair values •Strong English communication skills (oral and written) •Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Internet; Acrobat Standard •Completion of Medair Relief/Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC) during 1st year of work •Motivated by a spirit of service •Solid team player Swiss or EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, are eligible to apply. To apply for this job For more information on this position and to submit your application, please follow the link below and go to the HQ Vacancies page: http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/headquarters-staff/ We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
