DAF - Finance & Administration Officer

About the role

IOTA Group supports major international projects in the energy, nuclear, mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors. For a humanitarian organization in Mauritania, it is recruiting a DAF (Finance & Administration) officer who reports to the Coordinator Finance & Administration. The role delivers finance and administration services within the office with integrity and accountability, maintaining zero tolerance for fraud and corruption.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, internal controls and IFRC transaction requirements; record accounting operations in Microsoft Dynamics and manage monthly closings.
• Support project teams and National Societies (Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Cape Verde) and verify project and partner financial reports against budgets.
• Prepare financial reports, balance sheet analyses and variance justifications; manage bank reconciliations, advances, receivables and payables.
• Consolidate cash flow forecasts, prepare fund requests and monitor exchange rate risks and payment controls.
• Contribute to quarterly budget development, advise management on financial anomalies and support audit recommendations.
• Train partners on IFRC financial procedures and tools while keeping data confidential.
• Manage office administration, professional travel (visas, tickets, accommodation), events, contracts and confidential documentation.
• Supervise facility maintenance, security, office supplies, vendors and e-contracting, and keep filing systems efficient.

Required profile

• Master's degree (5 years of university education) in Finance, Audit, Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting and HR management, and 5 years of international work experience outside the country of origin.
• Good knowledge of IAS/IFRS and Senegalese Labour Law; experience with confidential information and employee relations.
• Previous experience in a humanitarian environment is an asset.
• Fluent written and spoken French and English.

Required skills

• Bookkeeping, accounting, payroll administration, accounts payable, budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software; systems analysis and development knowledge.
• Training, mentoring and staff development experience.
• Ability to work under pressure, travel when required, and strong communication skills.