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The Finance and Administrative Assistant contributes to the execution of a wide range of financial services and administrative processes of the Health Security Programme (HeSP) for West and Central Africa at the Subregional Regional Representation, ensuring timeliness, efficiency and transparent use of financial resources and delivery of services in accordance with organizational financial rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Financial and Administrative Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach, in liaison and coordination with the Regional Representation Accountant and WOAH Headquarters, to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Job Responsibility
Provide finance and administrative support to HeSP project
Manage the administrative and accounting work of HeSP project
Contribute to budget activities of the Regional Representation in Bamako
Requirements
Undergraduate degree (bachelor or similar) in Finance, Accounting, or related fields (business or public Administration) is required
At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in administrative support tasks, including at least 2 years in financial management/accounting experience with the preparation of budgets
Work experience within an international organization is an asset
Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience in the use of SAGE is an asset
Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting principles
Ability to administer and execute financial and accounting processes and transactions
Excellent knowledge of French (oral and written) and a working knowledge of English
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
Discretion, good sense of judgement and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with people of different cultural backgrounds
Good organizational and coordination skills
Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities
Capacity to work with multiple team members in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Nice to have
Work experience within an international organization