Référent Comptable programme

Job Posting Organization:
Handicap International / Humanité & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association that operates in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disasters. Founded in 1982, HI works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, advocating for their essential needs and improving their living conditions. The organization is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. HI has implemented development programs in over 60 countries and responds to numerous emergency situations. Currently, the organization has a budget of approximately 255 million euros and employs around 4,794 staff worldwide. HI firmly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within its structure, which is why it is committed to a disability policy to facilitate the welcome and integration of people with disabilities. More information can be found on their website: www.hi.org.

Job Overview:
As a Référent Comptable programme, your primary objective is to control and support the accounting processes and closing work produced by our field operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures. You will accompany field teams in accounting matters, ensuring adherence to internal procedures both remotely and during missions. You will serve as the primary contact for programs regarding accounting and tax issues. Additionally, you will develop training materials and tools, and either lead or participate in training sessions, both at headquarters and directly in the field. Identifying risks related to internal control and ensuring the implementation of recommendations will also be part of your responsibilities. You will conduct monthly reviews of the accounting transmitted by the field teams, oversee the monthly reporting of program accounts, verify cash balances and internal transfers, and ensure the reconciliation and justification of third-party accounts, as well as monitor partnerships. You will perform consistency checks on accounting entries and labels in general accounting, conduct sampling checks of supporting documents and entries, and provide recommendations in case of deficiencies. Furthermore, you will record accounting entries to support intervention programs and ensure that all accounting information is transmitted by the field teams and synchronized in the Accounting Information System. You will also participate in cross-functional activities of the service and closing work, justify third-party accounts, control the reconciliation of partner client account balances with circularization certificates, and verify the consistency between logistical and accounting data regarding fixed assets. You will ensure the accounting consistency of accrued expenses and prepaid expenses, monitor their realization, and check the consistency of provisions allocated and reversed during the year. Lastly, you will control and provide the necessary documents for audits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Control and support the realization of accounting and closing work produced by field operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Accompany field teams in accounting matters, ensuring adherence to internal procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact for programs on accounting and tax issues.
• Develop training materials and tools for field and headquarters training.
• Identify risks in internal control and ensure implementation of recommendations.
• Conduct monthly reviews of accounting from field teams.
• Oversee monthly reporting of program accounts.
• Verify cash balances and internal transfers. 1
• Ensure reconciliation and justification of third-party accounts. 1
• Monitor partnerships and perform consistency checks on accounting entries. 1
• Conduct sampling checks of supporting documents and entries, providing recommendations for deficiencies. 1
• Record accounting entries to support intervention programs. 1
• Ensure synchronization of accounting information in the Accounting Information System. 1
• Participate in cross-functional activities and closing work. 1
• Justify third-party accounts and control reconciliation of client account balances. 1
• Verify consistency between logistical and accounting data regarding fixed assets. 1
• Ensure consistency of accrued expenses and prepaid expenses, monitoring their realization. 1
• Control and provide necessary documents for audits.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bac +3 in accounting.
• Experience in accounting control or auditing is appreciated, but beginners are accepted.
• Mastery of applicable accounting and legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated rigor and comfort with remote communication and teamwork.
• Strong skills in office software, particularly Excel, and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Professional level of English (written and oral).
• Proficiency in professional Spanish is an asset.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold at least a Bac +3 degree in accounting or a related field. This educational background is essential to ensure a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices necessary for the role.

Experience:
While experience in accounting control or auditing is preferred, it is not mandatory. The organization is open to hiring beginners who demonstrate the necessary skills and willingness to learn. Candidates should be comfortable with accounting processes and have a basic understanding of financial regulations.

Languages:
A professional level of English is mandatory for this position, both written and spoken. Additionally, proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable asset, enhancing communication capabilities within the organization and with international partners.

Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term contract (CDD) for 7 months starting from September 202

• The position is classified as a cadre status, offering 34 days of paid leave and 13 RTT days annually. The organization promotes a flexible work environment, including a meal voucher system (60% covered by HI) and a telework charter allowing for a minimum of 8 days of in-person work per month. Transportation benefits include a sustainable mobility package and 50% coverage of transport subscriptions. Employees also have access to health and wellness benefits, including mutual insurance and various internal awareness programs, as well as a dynamic cultural, sports, and social association life. Applications are processed continuously, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.