Finance and administrative officer

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref.: 2024/07/NRS/MAD/SSA

Finance and Administration Officer The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit one (1) dynamic and experienced Finance and Administration Officer to provide support the Finance and Administrative team, especially the accounting and the finance management, but also the administrative task as required.

The Position: The selected candidate will be based in Antananarivo and will report to the Finance Manager. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations of the field office, including cash and bank management, timely financial reporting, and maintaining financial records.
• Enter financial data and manage month-end closures.
• Liaise with finance specialists.
• Prepare payments (cheques, transfers, petty cash).
• Ensure accurate invoice processing and proper documentation.
• Comply with financial policies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Handle VAT exemptions and maintain audit-ready records.
• Support a good filing system.
• Manage financial transactions and ensure efficient processing and approval of payment requests.
• Deliver and collect bank instructions.
• Oversee all tasks done by the person under supervision.
• Ensure right back up for administrative and logistic tasks during the absence of the Assistant administrative. Selection Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting or related discipline.
• At least 6 years’ experience performing similar functions, preferably in an environment of international organizations or NGOs.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially in Excel.
• Accounting software packages (ERP Preferable)
• Experience in management and administration of annual budgets, handing payroll and taxes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Analytical thinking, good sense of planning and organization

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.What are we offering?
• Excellent working environment.
• Compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Fixed term contract with possibility of renewal subject on performance and availability of funds.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V in English with at least three (3) professional references. Screening of applications will begin on August 23 , 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This position will have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.