General Administrator

Algemene omschrijving

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent, medical, emergency relief organization that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics. Working together with local staff, we give direct support to the population. The Dutch organization ‘Artsen zonder Grenzen’ (MSF-Holland) is a member of the international organization ‘Médecins Sans Frontières’.

MSF-Holland currently operates medical humanitarian interventions in 25 countries. On a yearly basis MSF-Holland deploys approximately 900 international staff and employs 6,100 national staff. At headquarters in Amsterdam, around 180 employees offer their support to the projects.

The Finance Unit is responsible for the safeguarding of sound registration, monitoring and administration of all financial movements in the organization. The Finance Unit consists of approximately 16 people working in the sections Accounting & Administration and Finance Field.

With immediate effect the section Accounting & Administration is looking for a

General Administrator (80-100%)

The main objective of this position is to carry out an adequate financial administration and integration of the sub-ledgers (accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash management and project accounting) to ensure the integrity of the general ledger. Another important element is the preparation of accurate and complete financial reports relevant to the planning and control cycle. The General Administrator reports to the Coordinator Accounting & Administration. In this position you work closely together with the 5 Assistant Administrators (field and office) and a Finance Process Officer.

Main characteristics
• Promotes, monitors and executes an accurate, timely and uniform financial administration in the general ledger and accompanying sub-ledgers towards the Assistant Administrators field and office;
• Performs the monthly closure processes for the general ledger and the relevant sub ledgers (including donor grant administration) and reports on deviations to the Coordinator;
• Gives support and information to the budget holders in particular with regards to the planning and control cycle, sending budget formats and provision of timelines;
• Prepares timely, accurate and complete periodical financial reporting for the finance department (field and office) and performs technical and content checks on it and gives an analysis of the actual spending;
• Supports the preparation of the draft annual accounts;
• Executes the management of liquid assets according the Coordinator's directions;
• Executes the financial administration within the department, makes recommendations and gives advice to Head of Department, Coordinator and Finance employees on points of attention.
• Evaluates the planned payments, assesses availability of liquidity and proposes actions accordingly.

For more information about this position, please contact Geert Smits, Coordinator Administration & Accounting, on + 31 20 520 8982
If you are interested in this position and believe that you fit the profile and meet the requirements, please send your letter of application and curriculum vitae in English or Dutch by e-mail to officejobs@amsterdam.msf.org for the attention of Ms Jaline Wijkhuizen, Personnel Officer. Please mention “Assistant Administrator Field” in the subject line. Could you also mention in your e-mail where you came across the vacancy. The application deadline is 24 July 2011.
Interviews will be held in week 31.

Gestelde eisen

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who has a supportive attitude and is a team player. You should be able to take initiative, work under time pressure and have good communication skills. You have a solid accounting and financial reporting knowledge on a higher educational level (HBO/SPD) and you have at least three years working experience with an advanced financial management system (preferably Oracle), a very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent communication skills in English and preferable Dutch.

Uren

32-40 uur

Salaris

min € 2,171 max € 3,102 per maand (bij 40 urige werkweek)

Meer informatie

We are offering
 A 80% to full time appointment (based upon a 40-hour working week) for one year with the option for renewal;
 A gross salary in scale 5 of a minimum of € 2,171 and a maximum of € 3,102 per month (based on relevant work experience);
 A premium free pension and 30 holidays (based upon a 40-hour working week);
 A challenging position in an ambitious team in an international organization.