FINANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER

Job Description

• 1440
• Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
• Accounting and Finance
• Job
• Fixed Term
• Full-Time
• 09/12/2024
  

  Job Description

  OverviewLocation: Burkina Faso Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract (renewable) 

  Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

  Responsibilities

  About the Financial Support and Service Officer Role

  Sightsavers is pleased to recruit a new member for its Sightsavers country office in Burkina Faso. The Finance and Support Services Officer provides financial management support for the country office under the direction of the Finance and Support Services Manager.

  Skills and Experience

  Together with his colleagues, the Finance and Support Services Officer will continuously ensure the quality and consistency of financial management within the country office. It will contribute to the development of solutions to financial and support problems, participate in the monitoring of the management of the country’s resources and identify any risks or problems for the Programme Manager.

  The incumbent will ensure that financial management and risk mitigation are in line with local regulations and the organization’s financial framework by implementing financial controls, planning, and budgeting. The incumbent will lead support services at the country office by managing supply logistics, managing salaries, and collaborating with the program and finance teams to review program/project reports, planning and analysis, audit of funds provided, and

  Grant Management Reports.

  The successful candidate will need a professional qualification in accounting and a degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting or a related field. Previous experience in an INGO environment is desirable, and experience in auditing and government organizations is an advantage. Training in financial management is required, as well as budget and data analysis skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

  Fluency in English and French, both oral and written, as well as the current and permanent right to work in Burkina Faso are required.

  The position of Financial Support and Services Manager is very varied and involved and the above list of required job duties or skills is not exhaustive. Please see the job description for more details.

  The deadline to apply is 9 December 2024 at 23:30 GMT UK.

  We intend to organize interviews starting the week of December 16. The selection process will include a two-hour written test at Sightsavers’ country office in Burkina Faso. Successful candidates at this stage will then be invited to an in-person interview at the National Office, lasting up to one (1) hour.

  Next Steps

  To apply, simply use the link provided. Please also apply in English. We are particularly interested in why you want to work with Sightsavers.

  As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

  Sightsavers is a Leader with proven expertise in the field of Disability, which is why qualified people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

  Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subject to rigorous background checks and checks.