Finance Coordinator Job at MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières

Finance Coordinator

MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières

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The Finance Coordinator plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of our programmes. Finance Coordinators ensure accurate and transparent financial information is provided to MSF and external parties. From coordinating funding agreements with donors to managing treasury operations and providing regular financial indicators, they ensure the smooth financial functioning of programmes. Additionally, they lead and develop the finance team, alerting key staff on financial responsibilities, and ensuring compliance with MSF policies and legal requirements. This role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and financial management skills, as well as experience in budgeting and team management, preferably in humanitarian or NGO contexts.

Job Responsibility:

Define, coordinate, and monitor the implementation and management of finance strategies, policies, internal control, and all financial administrative and legal issues of the programme
Ensure accurate, transparent, timely, and reliable financial information is provided to MSF and third parties on resource allocation in projects
Participate in defining programme objectives and strategies, planning, implementing, and monitoring financial operational and budget needs
Assess and mitigate financial risks, ensuring relevant organisational setup and reliable internal control system
Ensure implementation and respect of MSF policies, aligned with legal requirements and national framework
Manage funding agreements with donors, coordinating proposals, financial reports, and donor contracts
Coordinate efficient treasury management and accounting, defining minimum cash levels, managing bank accounts, and monitoring payments
Provide regular indicators to monitor the programme's financial health, cost analysis, and expense vs. budget analysis
Manage, supervise, and develop the finance team, including coaching, training, and motivating
Alert key staff on financial risks and responsibilities
Ensure proper application of human resources policies related to finance activities
Coordinate and oversee monthly and yearly closing of accounts to reflect the programme's financial reality

Requirements:

Essential degree in Economics/Finances
Two years' experience in budget management and team management
Programme working language essential
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, ERP, internet)

Nice to have:

Experience in MSF or other NGOs
Experience in low- and middle-income countries
Strong competencies in strategic vision, leadership, people management and development, service orientation, teamwork, and cooperation

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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