Financial / Accounting Assistant

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position:

• CTG is looking to submit an experienced Financial / Accounting Assistant for a bid in Bamako, Mali.
• This TOR is not a live requirement however is being advertised for the sole purposes of attracting suitable candidates who are happy for CTG to include their CV’s in a bid.
• Should you be selected for this role, you will be based in Bamako, Mali.
• Candidates who are fluent in English & French will be given 1st preference.

Role objectives:

Based full time at the project site, the Financial Assistant / Accountant provides support to the contractor in all PSAT financial matters. With tasks that include the following:

• Supporting management of local costs & contracts.
• Recording & monitoring all expenditures.
• Supporting management of contracts & contribution agreements.
• Providing support to the FSSP Coordinator for project audit, analysis & oversight of the DLI projects.
• In collaboration with the FSSP Coordinator, performing occasional financial analyses of the project, noting shortfalls, overruns & proposing the necessary corrections.
• Analyzing & verifying all accounts & all requests for payment, as well as supporting documentation.
• Supporting the FSSP Coordinator in the production of financial reports.
• Providing other related services, as required.
• Support the FSSP Coordinator in the management & implementation of the LDI projects.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies:

• Highest level of education completed in a relevant discipline in a recognized institution (i.e. higher than bachelor).
• Must be fluent in English & French.

Team management:

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.