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WE ARE HIRING:

Position: Finance and Administration officer

04 11.2021
ABOUT US
Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organisation representing Fairtrade certified
producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern & Central Africa;
Southern Africa; Western Africa; and the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA
aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade system and
provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods.

ABOUT THE JOB


To assist in the execution of FTA’s financial policy manual and HR & Administration, systems,
policies and procedure, supporting key functions, including the timely and accurate processing of
financial, accounting, HR and administration data.

LOCATION: Abidjan, Cote d'ivoire

REPORTING LINES:

• Post holder reports to: Finance & Administration Assistant

• Staff reporting to this post: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE
Financial Management

• Support in monthly bank reconciliation statements for the organization’s bank accounts and
petty cash
• Assist Financial Accountant in updating the assets register.
• Prepare financial activities report and or financial departmental reports when required.
• Posting of financial transactions on the accounting system and making online payments
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory deductions on timely basis.
• Act as banking agent and responsible for all FTA bank accounts with various banks

Requisitions and Procurement

• Prepare cash requisitions for facilitation of workshops and trainings sessions.


• Prepare and facilitate requisitions for procurement of office supplies and assets.
• Establish, maintain and update supplier’s data base.
• Facilitate travel requests for FTA consultants and staff, ensuring that all transport issues
are handled effectively.

HR and Administrative Support

• Monitor and procure kitchen supplies as needed.


• Monitor the reception and switchboard, responding to and redirecting queries as
appropriate.
• Supervise office cleanliness, repair and maintenance
• Support the recruitment process
• Establish an effective filing system for the Finance and HR department.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE


REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Diploma or Certificate in HR & administration will be an added advantage
Experience and Knowledge

• At least 1 - 3 years’ accounting experience


• Knowledge of financial systems, including accounting systems and budgetary control
• Sound knowledge of Cote d'Ivoire tax laws

Skills

• Strong financial management and accounting skills


• Data entry and records maintenance skills
• Book keeping and accounting skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good MS Office skills particularly MS Excel
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work with different accounting packages
• Good customer services skill

HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE is 18th November 2021

An application form (CVs will not be accepted) can be found on the jobs and volunteering page
of our website http://www.fairtradeafrica.net/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/ If you have any
queries, please e-mail recruitmentwestafrica@fairtradeafrica.net

or call +254 202721771 or +254 704180169 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team.
Qualified applicants will be subjected to background checks as a pre-condition of employment.
Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name and the position (SENIOR
ROJECT OFFICER) and be e-mailed to recruitmentwestafrica@fairtradeafrica.net

All applicants should state how they meet essential requirements of the post and include their
email address, telephone contacts and three referees with contact details on the application form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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