Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) | Local Position

Finance Officer - Mali

Kayes/Nioro, Mali | Posted on 04/11/2025

Job Information

  • Reference No 202536
  • Department Name Mali
  • Hiring Manager ICRAF Recruitments
  • Created Time 04/11/2025 21:47
  • Date Opened 04/11/2025
  • Target Date 04/28/2025
  • Number of Positions 1
  • Job Opening Status In-progress
  • Job Type Local Position
  • Industry Research
  • Created By [object Object]
  • City Kayes/Nioro
  • State/Province Kayes
  • Country Mali
  • Zip/Postal Code Mali

About Us

CGIAR’s global network of 15 Research Centers contributes to an unrivalled mix of knowledge, skills and research facilities able to respond to emerging development issues.

Overview

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

Job Description

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, Experience and Technical skills

● Masters in finance
● Chartered Accountant
● Experience in financial and accounting services
● 5 years relevant experience

Personal Attributes and Competencies

•	Broad knowledge in Auditing, Accounting and Finance
● Experience with financial software applications and familiar with ERP systems
● Strong computer skills in word processing, database, and other relevant office applications
● Strong analytical
● Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities
● Has initiative, capable of working independently, and an effective team player
● Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
● Familiarity with EU financial reporting requirements and compliance standards.
● Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals
● Fluent in written and spoken French and English
● Ability to work with minimum supervision

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.

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