Description du poste

ABOUT US

Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organization representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern Africa; Southern Africa; West Africa; and Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade System and provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods. The FTA Board directs policy and strategic development of the organization.

FAIRTRADE AFRICA PURPOSE: To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

FTA is looking to hire a Côte d'Ivoire (CDI) based Finance and Administration Officer on the Livelihoods Ecosystem Advancement Programme. The Livelihoods Ecosystem Advancement Programme (LEAP), aims to address the root causes of market failures which keep Ivorian cocoa farmers in poverty traps. The programme will deliver tailored interventions across three key areas: cooperative strengthening; access to finance; and income diversification. By the end of the programme, it is anticipated that over 5,200 Ivorian cocoa farmers will benefit from increased incomes. The programme will also test and seek to understand which interventions and/or combination of interventions drive farmers closer to reaching a living income in CDI.

We are looking for a candidate to assist in the execution of the LEAP’s financial procedures and policies as well as HR & Administration systems, policies and procedure, supporting key functions, including the timely and accurate processing of financial, accounting, HR and administration data.

LOCATION : Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire

REPORTING LINES:
• Postholder reports to: Finance and Procurement Manager
• Staff Reporting to this post: NO

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

Profil du poste

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance Support
• Prepare and maintain cash controls, reconciliation of bank statements, process invoices and maintain purchase order systems in accordance with the FTA, FTF (UK team), LEAP and donor financial policies.
• Support the Finance and Procurement Manager to develop procedures and oversee controls in issuing procurement contracts and processing of all payments and cheques.
• Ensure local tax laws and regulations are adhered to, by withholding, remitting and paying all taxes due and in due time
• Lead on the processing of invoices and receipts (Including thorough proof and accounting validation) related to project expenditure.
• Ensure transactions are recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system in an accurate, timely and transparent manner
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements
• File all financial documentation related to the project for donor reporting and for external
• audits
• Prepare for and assist with the regional annual audits
• Maintain the office petty cash and staff imprest systems
• Assist with preparation and consolidation of the regional budgets
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Qualifications


• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Experience and Knowledge
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position developing and monitoring budgets
• Knowledge of the local taxation laws and general accounting convention
• Knowledge of accounting software

Skills
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
• MS Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong financial management and accounting skills
• Data entry and records maintenance skills
• Book keeping and accounting skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good MS Office skills particularly MS Excel
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work with different accounting packages
• Good customer services skill

Dossiers de candidature

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION DEADLINE 25th August 2022
An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page of our website http://www.fairtradeafrica.net/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/ Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name, and the position Finance and Administration Officer
All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form and email to recruitmentwestafrica@fairtradeafrica.net If you have any queries, please call +254202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team. Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as condition of employment.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.