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 Sujet : FIDES - offre d'emploi Finance Manager



      financial systems development services AG






FIDES (Financial Systems Development Services AG) is a company with offices in
Switzerland and France. FIDES is dedicated to the establishment of sustainable
financial institutions accessible to clients excluded from the banking system.
FIDES is committed to working in rural areas even in areas where population
density is low. Our technical support, research and investment have led to the
creation and development of leading microfinance institutions in Africa,
Eastern Europe and Asia. Our work is financed by the German and the Swiss
government, the World Bank and private investors.



FIDES' approach to microfinance is unique in many respects. First, we are
context, not methodology-driven. Our products and services are based on a sound
understanding of the local environment and of the demand of clients for micro
financial services. Models and methodological approaches vary across country
Microfinance Institutions. Second, we bring 20 years of field experience and
expertise in rural microfinance. Finally, FIDES is investor, provider of
technical and research services and retail service provider. Multiple roles
including investment ensure that governance is sound and that there is a
commitment to the long-run.



FIDES is currently creating four new institutions in Africa, in partnership with
KfW, GTZ, IFC and institutional investors. In order to strengthen our team in
Namibia, we are looking for an experienced



Finance Manager



The Finance Manager will be directly responsible for managing all finance and
accounting activities of FIDES Bank Namibia, and supervise the finance staff.



Tasks and responsibilities:

·         Establish and implement short and long range financial and accounting
goals, objectives, policies and operating procedure;

·         Develop, implement and improve automated financial and management
information systems;

·         Develop relationships and negotiate terms with banks, financial
institutions and insurance providers for smooth flow of funds and services;

·         Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure,
department budgets, salary updates ledger and accounts maintenance and data
entry;

·         Ensure that the finance activities will support FIDES Bank in pursuing
its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency.



Skills and qualification:

·         High level of integrity

·         University degree, with a major in finance or accounting preferred;

·         Minimum of 6-10 years of increasingly responsible experience in
management capacities within a financial institution or commercial company.
Working experience in audit beneficial.

·         Experience in working in Africa;

·         Demonstrated abilities in organisation and management of
financial/accounting staff;

·         Treasury/fund management;

·         Thorough understanding of operational risk of a financial institution;

·         Implementation and working with computerised accounting and MIS;

·         Fluent in English;

·         Good communication skills - written and oral;

·         Excellent financial and analytical skills.

·         Understanding of and commitment to mission and values of FIDES Bank

·         Autonomy and ability to work in difficult contexts





Location: Based in Northern Namibia - frequent travel within Namibia.



Remuneration: Depending on the candidate's profile, with a strong performance
component.



Further incentives: Working in a highly dynamic and competent team with the
objective to make a significant contribution to development in Africa.



Please send your application (CV + cover letter in English) with the
reference/subject line "Finance Manager FIDES Namibia" to: jobs@...







Contact:          Markus Schär

                        Managing Director of Financial Systems Development
Services AG

                        Phone: [phone]

Claire Seitz
________________
Financial Systems Development Services AG
Bureau de Liaison France
Mas Roubiac
34270 Cazevieille
tel/fax: [phone]

www.fidesgroup.org

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financial systems development services AG

 

FIDES (Financial Systems Development Services AG) is a company with offices in Switzerland and France. FIDES is dedicated to the establishment of sustainable financial institutions accessible to clients excluded from the banking system. FIDES is committed to working in rural areas even in areas where population density is low. Our technical support, research and investment have led to the creation and development of leading microfinance institutions in Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia. Our work is financed by the German and the Swiss government, the World Bank and private investors.

 

FIDES’ approach to microfinance is unique in many respects. First, we are context, not methodology-driven. Our products and services are based on a sound understanding of the local environment and of the demand of clients for micro financial services. Models and methodological approaches vary across country Microfinance Institutions. Second, we bring 20 years of field experience and expertise in rural microfinance. Finally, FIDES is investor, provider of technical and research services and retail service provider. Multiple roles including investment ensure that governance is sound and that there is a commitment to the long-run.

 

FIDES is currently creating four new institutions in Africa, in partnership with KfW, GTZ, IFC and institutional investors. In order to strengthen our team in Namibia, we are looking for an experienced

 

Finance Manager

 

The Finance Manager will be directly responsible for managing all finance and accounting activities of FIDES Bank Namibia, and supervise the finance staff.

 

Tasks and responsibilities:

·         Establish and implement short and long range financial and accounting goals, objectives, policies and operating procedure;

·         Develop, implement and improve automated financial and management information systems;

·         Develop relationships and negotiate terms with banks, financial institutions and insurance providers for smooth flow of funds and services;

·         Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, department budgets, salary updates ledger and accounts maintenance and data entry;

·         Ensure that the finance activities will support FIDES Bank in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency.

 

Skills and qualification:

·         High level of integrity

·         University degree, with a major in finance or accounting preferred;

·         Minimum of 6-10 years of increasingly responsible experience in management capacities within a financial institution or commercial company. Working experience in audit beneficial.

·         Experience in working in Africa;

·         Demonstrated abilities in organisation and management of financial/accounting staff;

·         Treasury/fund management;

·         Thorough understanding of operational risk of a financial institution;

·         Implementation and working with computerised accounting and MIS;

·         Fluent in English;

·         Good communication skills - written and oral;

·         Excellent financial and analytical skills.

·         Understanding of and commitment to mission and values of FIDES Bank

·         Autonomy and ability to work in difficult contexts

 

 

Location: Based in Northern Namibia – frequent travel within Namibia.

 

Remuneration: Depending on the candidate’s profile, with a strong performance component.

Further incentives: Working in a highly dynamic and competent team with the objective to make a significant contribution to development in Africa.

 

Please send your application (CV + cover letter in English) with the reference/subject line “Finance Manager FIDES Namibia” to: jobs@...

 

 

 

Contact:          Markus Schär

                        Managing Director of Financial Systems Development Services AG

                        Phone: [phone]

Claire Seitz
________________
Financial Systems Development Services AG
Bureau de Liaison France
Mas Roubiac
34270 Cazevieille
tel/fax: [phone]

 

www.fidesgroup.org