Reference number: 202536
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Kayes/Nioro, Mali
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Finance Officer - Mali

Overview The Finance Officer will ensure that actions are properly implemented and monitored, if necessary, redefining project organization, management and monitoring procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

1. Review and record into OCS payments to staff and third parties by ensuring all supporting documents and approvals are accurate

2. Review and record into OCS TAs for staff, students and other interns after approval

3. Review the accuracy of monthly expenditure reports and highlight issues arising for follow up

4. Review and record staff/Partner advances liquidations (TECs) into the GL

5. Enter annual budget for Grande Muraille Verte into OCS (planner) after approval by the Sr Finance Officer, Mali, and the budgets holder

6. Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly in coordination with the Senior Finance Officer, Mali

7. Approves petty cash advance request for Grande Muraille Verte project

8. Ensure all staff receive their payslips every month

9. Prepare the quarterly inventory of fixed assets

10. Assist in the organization of meetings and workshops

11. Prepare the analysis of staff and partners’ advance accounts monthly and submit for the approval of the Senior Finance Officer.

12. Reconcile other balance sheet accounts (intercompany, supplier, …) monthly

13. Prepare 1st draft of donors’ financial reports Grande Muraille Verte Project and submit timely to the Senior Finance Officer for review and next step

14. Participate actively in internal and external audit and provide all financial documents required by the auditors on time.

Education, knowledge and experience ? Masters in finance
? Chartered Accountant
? Experience in financial and accounting services
? 5 years relevant experience

Terms and conditions • This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be in Kayes/Nioro, Mali CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

Application process The application deadline is 22 Apr 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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