Search for Common Ground (Search) is a non-governmental organization based in Washington DC and Brussels working for global conflict transformation. During its 40 years of experience, the organization has developed and consolidated a specific vision called the Common Ground Approach which is based on the following two principles: (1) conflict is inevitable, but violence is not; (2) change is always possible, and it is sustainable when everyone is a winner. Search's action in the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of this global vision. Present since 2001 in the DRC, Search implements programs that focus on issues related to democratic dialogue, conflict sensitivity, strengthening governance, to the protection of civilians and to the reform of the security sector, to the fight against gender-based violence, always with a focus on the engagement of young people. Relying on a wide range of methodological tools (training, mediation, community mobilization, communication through the media and participatory theatre) and in close collaboration with local partners, the presence of Search is established in Goma, Bukavu, Kalemie and Kinshasa, as well as through satellite offices, particularly in Ituri. The entire staff of the organization in the DRC is about 110 people. communication through the media and participatory theatre) and in close collaboration with local partners, Search's presence is established in Goma, Bukavu, Kalemie and Kinshasa, as well as through satellite offices, particularly in Ituri. The entire staff of the organization in the DRC is about 110 people. communication through the media and participatory theatre) and in close collaboration with local partners, Search's presence is established in Goma, Bukavu, Kalemie and Kinshasa, as well as through satellite offices, particularly in Ituri. The entire staff of the organization in the DRC is about 110 people.
In consortium with World Vision International, Search is implementing the “ Response to Health and Protection needs of CAR refugees and their host communities in North and South Ubangi ” project, a 12-month project which aims, among other things, to mproved protection services to respond to protection challenges, including MHPSS, SGBV, and CP in North and South Ubangi.
the financial assistant will assist the finance officer during the execution and financial monitoring of all the activities of the action. He will be directly responsible for all the cash flow of the action and will ensure the financial monitoring of the various financial transactions on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the management of the petty cash as well as the safe (keeping of cash books, safe & banks);
Ensure liquidity management in conjunction with the project manager and the Finance officer;
Payment of bills and other miscellaneous expenses (taxes, taxes, water, electricity, security, medical care, vehicle rental, etc.);
Proceed with disbursements of funds to the bank, their receipts and disbursements in the office safe;
Monitor the transfer of funds to project implementation sites via Mobil Many and other fund transfer agencies;
Prepare bank reconciliations and provide clear explanations where there are differences;
Ensure that the documentation validating the expenses is appropriate, realistic, complete and kept according to the requirements of SFCG;
Follow up on cash advances and expense justifications;
Receive, check and register the supporting documents after visa of the hierarchy;
Encode daily accounting documents and send them accompanied by the related journals to the Finance Officer;
Prepare the weekly and monthly cash report;
Ensure all payments from its base for activities but also for the various partners, both public and private;
Ensure the daily scan of any document related to each payment made;
Set up a filing system for documents and files by creating appropriate filing cabinets for each category, both physical and electronic;
Ensure compliance with SFCG's internal regulations and internal procedures.
The responsibilities listed above are indicative. As a description of the tasks cannot be exhaustive, the incumbent will be required to undertake other tasks within the framework of his work and his area of expertise.
Skills and Qualifications:
Be of Congolese nationality and reside in Gbadolite or be ready to settle there free of charge;
Higher or university studies in commercial and administrative sciences, economics, management, or any other similar discipline;
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar position and responsibility, in an international NGO or any other well-structured organization working with policies in place and deadlines;
Be rigorous, consistent, orderly and show concern for achieving the expected results;
Flexibility and ability to travel often through project implementation areas;
Respect for confidentiality and strong listening skills as well as good interpersonal communication;
Able to work in a multicultural environment;
Have attention to detail, be honest and of good character;
Ability to take initiatives, to be procreative and to find solutions,
Ability to cooperate and work under pressure;
Perfect written and oral knowledge of French, Lingala. Knowledge of the English language would be an advantage;
Good ability to use the information tool and specifically world, Excel, internet programs ( Required );
Any other task entrusted to him by his supervision
