Administrative and Finance Manager (RAF)

Administrative and Financial Manager (RAF)

CPHDA is recruiting an Administrative and Financial Manager as part of the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project (LCCP).

Job purpose

Ensure the administrative, financial and accounting management of the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project (LTCCP), in accordance with approved budgets, internal procedures and donor requirements. The Administrative and Financial Manager ensures the reliability of financial information, rigorous monitoring of expenses, good management of project resources as well as compliance with administrative, accounting and financial obligations, in order to contribute to the proper execution of project activities.

Location and duration

Duration: November – December 2026.

Responsibilities

Provide financial advice on local laws and regulations, financial institutions and the assessment of the reasonableness of the estimated costs of goods and services required to implement the project.

Manage and oversee the financial system to ensure accuracy and timely updating of project financial data.

Plan and monitor the cash flow of the project to ensure that funds are available for the implementation of activities.

Maintain accounts payable and receivable to ensure the completeness and accuracy of project financial records.

Ensure timely payment processing for suppliers, contractors and technical specialists.

Update, classify and archive the documents and files of the project, in physical and electronic format.

Plan, monitor and control project expenditures in accordance with budgets approved by project officials.

Prepare budgets, financial reports and procurement reports.

Develop and track reports and billing for services provided by project subcontractors.

Provide support to the Country Manager in carrying out the project’s accounting activities.

Ensure that all administrative and financial activities of the project comply with the lessor’s contractual obligations as well as Global Affairs Canada and Alinea International compliance policies, procedures and requirements.

Participate in the processing and monitoring of human resources files of the project.

Accompany and guide staff in the implementation of procurement procedures.

Other information

Support the organization of accommodation reservations, transportation needs and other logistical arrangements necessary to carry out project activities.

Ensure the management and updating of the information system containing all documents and information of the project, in physical and electronic format.

Maintain regular communication with Alinea’s accounting and financial management, regional management and project management in Canada.

Perform any other relevant tasks necessary for the proper administrative and financial functioning of the project.

Candidate profile

Êhold a higher LAC degree+3 in finance, accounting, management, business administration or an equivalent field.

Experience

Have relevant professional experience in administrative, financial and accounting management, ideally within a development project or non-governmental organization.

Experience in budget monitoring, cash management, financial reporting and expenditure control.

Have a good knowledge of administrative, accounting and financial procedures as well as rules for managing projects funded by donors.

Knowledge of procurement procedures and administrative monitoring of human resources.

ÊBe able to work with multiple interlocutors and meet strict deadlines.

Demonstrate rigour, integrity, discretion and a high sense of responsibility.

Technical skills

Mastery of general accounting and financial management principles and practices.

Ability to develop, monitor and analyze budgets.

Control over the preparation of financial reports and expenditure monitoring.

Cash management skills, payment tracking and accounting reconciliations.

Good command of computer tools, including spreadsheets and accounting software.

Ability to ensure the classification, archiving and traceability of supporting documents.

Knowledge of procurement procedures and financial compliance rules.

Organizational and behavioural skills

Rigor, precision and a sense of organization.

Integrity, confidentiality and respect for ethical rules.

Ability to analyze, control and solve problems.

Ability to plan activities and meet deadlines.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Team spirit and ability to collaborate with multicultural and multi-site teams.

Autonomy, responsiveness and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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