Deadline: 03 January, 2024

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Improving Economies for Stronger Communities (IESC) is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Financial Manager.

IESC focuses on building capacity, creating jobs, and growing enterprises, sharing proven skills and experience that improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of programme administration and assigned logistical responsibilities in Senegal
• Oversee all aspects of financial management in Senegal
• Prepare all statutory and other regulatory reports to social security, revenue authority and other applicable bodies
• Prepare monthly payroll for each applicable employee along with a separate salary slip
• Document financial transactions by entering transactions into QuickBooks online daily
• Prepare monthly reports of field expenses in Senegal on time, with full documentation, and according to IESC guidelines, and assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports
• Prepare monthly advance requests in coordination with the chief of party based on historical spending and upcoming needs for the project in Senegal, and submit to IESC home office
• Maintain regular communications with IESC home office staff (programmd and administration, finance and operations) to provide timely and complete financial support
• Maintain accurate and organised records for external audit
• Comply with Senegalese financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource requirements in Senegal
• Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures
• Resolve administrative problems and enquiries
• Facilitate procurement of office supply inventories and coordinate maintenance of office equipment according to IESC and USAID policies, procedures and regulations
• Coordinate staff, consultant and volunteer travel plans and make arrangements accordingly
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Support programme closeout activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
• Five years of relevant experience in project financial management and administration of similar financial value
• Certified accountant qualification will be an advantage
• Experience with USAID project financial management and administration (preferred)
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with local and international staff
• Ability to legally work in Senegal
• Fluency in English and French
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with QuickBooks (preferred)
• Senegalese nationals are encouraged to apply

To apply and for more information, click here.

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