Country Finance Officer

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

Since 2006, CTG has been pioneering people solutions for humanitarian and development missions, rapidly connecting projects with skilled staff in some of the world’s most fragile and conflict-affected regions. Having deployed more than 40,000 professionals across 40+ countries, CTG helps deliver aid, services, and hope to communities in need.

Role objectives

The Finance Officer will :

·Process client / suppliers invoices and payments, and monitor overdue receivables.

·Ensure accurate and timely payroll for CTG consultants (national and international) as well as for CTG permanent staff.

·Ensure compliance with financial obligations for both national and international personnel, including declaration and registration with ONEM and other relevant authorities, management of social security contributions, and assistance with the calculation and payment of taxes and duties.

·Represent CTG at local governing bodies (including ministry and tax departments)

·Work closely with CTG Legal team to ensure CTG adheres to local tax laws, responsible for keeping CTG in good standing and up to date with local tax laws.

·Process expense claims and maintain proper financial documentation.

·Support the preparation of financial reports, audits, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring accurate budget tracking.

·Ensure timely and accurate data entry in CTG’s financial systems, and recommend process improvements where relevant.

·Manage daily cash transactions, assist with bank reconciliations, and prepare cash requests.

·Provide administrative support, maintain financial records, and assist other departments with finance-related queries.

Project reporting

This role reports to the Country Manager

Key competencies

·Education: University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.

·Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience with payroll processing, invoice management, and accounts payable/receivable, ideally in an international context.

·Languages: Fluent in English and French.

·Software Proficiency: Experience with financial management software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

·Strong attention to detail.  

·Familiarity with tax compliance and basic financial reporting.

·Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

·Ethical, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information.

·Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Team management

This role has no team management requirements

Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.