Under the supervision of the Director Finance & Administration (DFA), the Senior Finance and Administration Officer in the field office will lead the operational support and coordinate the financial support issues with the CARE HATUTAN project team including supervising 2 staff, ensuring the financial management in the field office meets project/donor requirements and aligns with the accounting system in CARE and CARE USA, liaise closely with operations and administration staff in the Dili office to ensure it is effective and efficient, manage the HR support, secure the IT needs and equipment and support any Internal/External Audits. Other administrative tasks may include travel bookings, maintaining office supplies, administrative support to finance and procurement processes, and filing of project documents, photos, reports and reference materials.
This position is based in Ainaro, with possible travel required to Dili and other field offices.
For more information about this position, you may access the full job description through this link :
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- Selection criteria
- Minimum Bachelors' degree in Accounting or equivalent preferably with recognized accountant qualification (CPA/CA/CMA) plus and/or minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in International Non-Government Organization (INGO);
- Manage the finance technical function and implement procedures and processes, with minimal supervision;
- Proven demonstrated experience in handling projects report from US funding project will be an advantage;
- Excellent written and verbal skills in Tetum and good English skills desirable;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in finance software’s (SUN an advantage) and MS Office (Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets, etc.);
- Demonstrated high level organizational and time management skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment;
- Demonstrated strong leadership, decision making, problem solving, planning, analytical and influencing skills;
- Demonstrated honesty, maintaining confidentiality, reliable and trustworthy;
- Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team;
- A willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities; and
- Excellent numerical skills.
- How to apply
Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] OR to the Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.
Note
- In return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development fostered within an innovative and forward thinking environment, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- CARE prioritizes the safety of the community members that we work with, particularly the most vulnerable members of society, including women and children. CARE will not tolerate sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse by staff or partners, and has embedded systems to prevent and address safeguarding risks across our operations.
- CARE reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child-safe environment.
- Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.
