Overview
The Finance and Administration Manager is accountable for the integrity of financial and analytical accounting and reporting from the field, overseeing financial resources and administrative activities within a given field office.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises the Finance Department, supporting annual budgets, monthly forecasts, risk reporting, cost control, budget analysis, statutory compliance, and assessment of the financial situation, including treasury.
- Acts as adviser, trainer, and coach on all financial and economic matters for teams running humanitarian projects.
- Draws up contingency measures to respond to critical changes in the operating context.
- Interprets and ensures implementation of institutional guidelines and policies, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and mitigating financial risks.
- Acts as co-signatory and finance interface with authorities, suppliers, banks, and other commercial parties.
- Provides reliable forecasts and budget data to support tactical and strategic managerial decision-making.
- Oversees day-to-day financial management, office and residential premises maintenance, and appropriate security arrangements for staff.
- Supports the Head of Structure in risk assessment, monitoring risk mitigation measures related to finance and administration.
- Leads sustainability measures with technical departments and headquarters to reduce energy consumption and implement sustainability improvements.
- Ensures Finance & Administration Department staffing aligns with operational needs.
Required Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in business management, financial control, analysis or audit, preferably in an international or humanitarian context. Exposure to multicultural environments or overseas assignments. Experience in staff supervision: ability to motivate, mentor, and upskill team members. Digital proficiency (Power BI, data analytics and other business analytics technics) or experience in digital transformation. Office management experience is a strong asset.
Qualifications
University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
