Country Finance Manager - Haiti

Who are we looking for?

You bring the key skills expected of a humanitarian and development worker, as well as an active climate and environmental awareness, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when environmental and human suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial spirit: you identify opportunities, connect the dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take calculated risks in pursuit of results. You combine principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Haïti

Present in Haiti since 2004, Acted responds to emergencies and supports the recovery of populations in need, particularly in the areas of water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, and reconstruction. In collaboration with civil society and institutions, Acted also develops and implements programs focused on socio-economic development and climate change adaptation. Acted currently works in five departments in Haiti: Grand'Anse, Sud, Sud-Est, Ouest, and Centre, and will soon be operating in Nippes.

Regarding Acted's major achievements in 2020-2021:

• 5,562 people received cash assistance to meet their priority needs
• 12 health centers were rehabilitated and supported to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
• 35 water networks and infrastructure were rehabilitated to improve access to water, hygiene, and sanitation
• 1,125 people were rehoused through the reconstruction of their homes
• 394,532 people were made aware of COVID-19 prevention measures

Following the devastating earthquake of August 14, 2021, which struck the South, Grande Anse, and Nippes departments of Haiti, Acted is recruiting. Acted was one of the first humanitarian organizations to conduct rapid assessments to determine the extent of the damage and needs, and is already fully mobilized to provide emergency assistance to earthquake victims, working closely with Haitian authorities. Current activities include delivering drinking water, distributing hygiene kits, and carrying out sanitation and water network rehabilitation work. Other activities include distributing food, providing emergency financial aid, distributing essential goods, and, soon, establishing housing solutions for the most vulnerable people in 12 municipalities across the three departments.

Overview

The Country Finance Manager is a key member of the country management team. They will be responsible for Acted's financial management in the country, reporting to the Country Director and the Headquarters Finance and Administration Director. The Country Finance Manager ensures compliance with national legislation and that Acted's financial standards are applied in terms of accounting, financial control systems, and internal/external reporting processes to ensure the efficient use of resources. The Senior Country Finance Manager provides technical support and skills development to the country finance and administration staff. The Senior Country Finance Manager will alert the Country Director and the Headquarters Finance Director to any major issues that could have a potential financial impact on the mission.

Main Responsibilities

Accounting and cash management

• Accounting Management - Supervise the accounting cycle for the mission
• Cash management – ??ensuring control and smooth management of cash flow

Commitment of expenditures, budget control, and financial management

• Commitment of expenditures
• Monitoring the project budget, controlling mission costs, internal and external audits

Project financial cycle management

• Prepare project budgets and reports
• Team management and other tasks

Qualifications and skills required

• Master's degree in Finance, Auditing, Business Management or equivalent;
• At least 3 years of experience in financial and budgetary management;
• Excellent financial and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and writing skills to effectively report on the financial performance of programs;
• Ability to manage teams and demonstrate leadership;
• Ability to assess the financial skills of teams, and to train them;
• Ability to take responsibility and manage stress;
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment and to demonstrate flexibility;
• Knowledge of the area of ??assignment is a plus;

Conditions

• Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €3400 and €3600 net per month (before income tax)
• Monthly living expenses allowance $300
• Guesthouse accommodation and meals provided by Acted
• Social security, supplementary health insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) are covered by Acted.
• Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
• Visa fees covered by Acted
• R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional compensation of $200)
• A week of pre-departure preparation including 4 days of immersive safety training
• Option to have a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
• Psychological support (appointment with a professional)
• This position is classified as an international position in Acted's recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required