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The Accounts Supervisor will coordinate, supervise and manage all accounting of MSF EA (accounting, audit procedures, etc.) under the supervision of the Director of Finance, and in compliance with legal obligations and MSF EA standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources.

Additionally, the Accounts Supervisor will work closely with the Finance Manager, and other team members in the department to ensure the highest standards of integrity and accountability of financial and accounting systems and procedures.  

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Being responsible for quality and timely accounting for MSF EA e.g. cash procedures, bank accounts, receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall MSF EA accounting, monthly closing process and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and strict compliance to MSF guidelines, financial standards and procedures.
• Coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts and balance sheets and reporting the mission's accounting statement through monthly and weekly reports, in order to verify the evolution of MSF EA accountancy and provide information.
• Coordinating and overseeing the payment of tax liabilities in order to comply with legal obligations.
• Closely support the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management.
• Planning and supervising the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and to improve people's capabilities, in close coordination with the HR department.
• Is the technical reference for any accounting-related issue, including compliance with International/professional and MSFEA accounting standards and procedures.
• Provides training and support on the MSFEA accounting software/system and procedures.
• Briefing all staff involved on specific accountancy management if/when required. 
• In collaboration with HR, ensure data on cost centres of all hosted staff is available, and share information with the accountant and finance assistant.
• Ensures compliance with data security, and management regulations of MSF EA.

Qualifications

• Essential solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualification.
• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar positions.
• Knowledge of Local/international accounting standards
• Experience in accounting software (SAP, others is essential) and ERP system knowledge, additional knowledge of MSF accounting software is a plus.
• Experience working in humanitarian organizations, and MSF is a plus.
• English Language is essential.

Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage and motivate teams of developers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• People Management and Development. 
• Commitment to MSF Principles.
• Behavioral Flexibility. 
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Teamwork and Cooperation Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing relationships with external partners and vendors.

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The objective of the Global direct categories leader is to steer and organize at best the Procurement activities for the Direct Procurement Spend, as a way to bring the most value for MSF.

As a follow-up to the Category Management Pilot, the Global direct categories leader should ensure that the challenges identified in the frame of the Pilot is addressed to ensure a smooth running of the category management model allowing a successful roll-out.

Specific Objectives

• Manage a team of 3 Category Buyers
• Drive Category & Strategic Sourcing Performance
• Further support and develop mutualized activities for Direct Spend to ensure the most efficient use of the Procurement resources
• Develop and implement systems & processes to enable efficient and effective management of the direct spend
• Stakeholders Management

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a team of 3 Category Buyers

• Mentor and coach the Category Buyers
• Prioritize and assign effective resources to manage properly category strategy, effective negotiations, contract establishment, and supply base management in line with the movement’s priorities
• First level escalation for Category Buyers

Drive Category & Strategic Sourcing Performance

• Develop and define KPIs and Targets in line with Operational Priorities
• Monitor the advances against those KPIs for the Direct Spend
• Ensure the value delivered by strategic sourcing activities is maximized

Further support and develop mutualized activities for Direct Spend to ensure the most efficient use of the Procurement resources

• Lead the activities to tackle the Challenges identified in the frame of the Category Management Pilot
• Ensure a smooth and efficient coordination of the direct procurement activities across the 3 ESCs
• Foster an integrated view of Global, Regional and Local requirements and Opportunities

Job requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply-related function, of which 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement including vendor management.
• Proven experience with people management
• Direct work experience in a complex multi-entities organization
• Direct work experience in MSF is an asset
• Experience in global contracting and negotiations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, assertiveness and negotiation skills
• Team player with strong customer orientation
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
• Drive for change, improvement and innovation
• Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
• Excellent analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Proficiency in standard office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and data management