Finance Controller

GENERAL PRESENTATION MSF Sweden is a respected and visible actor for humanitarian principles and action in the Swedish civil society, with a strong presence in media.Since its foundation, the Swedish section has grown at an impressive rate.In 2008, the Swedish section had 105 departures of field workers to the field.The office of MSF Sweden consists of 28 full-time positions and around 50 committed office volunteers.MISSION AND NATURE OF THE POSITION To be responsible for MSF Sweden's financial credibility and transparency, externally and internally, according to the convention, our statutes, accountancy rules, SFI and Swedish law.Work closely with Head of Finance regarding all MSF Finance matters.MAIN ACTIVITIES Responsible for: -Preparation of the Annual: +Report +Budget +Budget review -Implementing the FRII code into the MSFSE Annual Report -Implementing the FRII code guidelines on internal financial control in the office -MSF International combined accounts process and all correspondence regarding the matter -Internal MSF invoicing and re-invoicing, end of year reconciliation and all communication regarding the matter -Private Grants reconciliation at year end -Continuously analysis of costs with the purpose to remain cost efficient -Training of office staff in office budget procedures -Informing new employees about MSF budget procedures, signing of invoices and other relevant financial procedures -Preparation and analysis of monthly budget follow up -Preparation of monthly reports to other MSF sections and MSF Internationally DUTIES -Continuously follow relevant financial issues discussed in MSF Internationally -Cash flow control and follow up financial control routines -Transfer of Private Grants -Management of financial policies, routines, rules and tools -Supervise the Financial- and Payroll Assistant in: +accounting of all invoices and other financial information into the bookkeeping system +monthly reconciliation according to accounting practice (all bank accounts, salary, cash box, etc) +Follow up of all the debtors/creditors accounts on a regular basis -Support strategic financial management, projections/forecasting of financial and other indicators -Support Head of department's and other office staff in tender procedures -Work together with Head of Finance in the preparation of the Annual Action Plan and other relevant strategic documents in the department.-Work together with HoDs in development of their annual budget and plan (limited to financial support) -Replacing the Head of Finance when absent (limited to Head of Finance role) -Travel to other MSF sections when necessary (usually two -three times per year) JOB REQUIREMENTS (Competences) -Broad Accounting and financial background/experience (minimum bachelors degree) -Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel -Proven experience in Accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting and financial reporting -Flexible, analytical, accurate, responsible/accountable and committed -Stress resistant, good team player, creative -Ability to work plan the work well and to work against a deadline -English/Swedish (written and spoken) VALUABLE -Knowledge of: +Pyramid Business Studio +MSF +NGO Financial Management +FRII-code