Finance Officer, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean
Fixed Term till 1st September 2025 with possibility of renewal subject to donor funding.
The starting salary for this position is $15,000 TTD monthly
About the Caribbean programme:
In the Caribbean region, MAG together with CARICOM IMPACS is building on various assessments undertaken in the region in 2022/2023 to provide targeted assistance to states with regard to weapons and ammunition management, policy and advocacy support, and engagement with a wide range of other partners. This innovative programme focuses on safety, security and sustainability, ultimately helping to create the conditions for peace and sustainable development.
About the role:
The Finance Officer is responsible for assisting the Regional Programme Manager and Regional Finance Manager with all financial matters related to the MAG Caribbean programme including payroll, management of cash-flow, support with the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations.
About you:
- Tertiary education in accounting (with professional accreditation highly desirable)
- Significant professional experience working in a financial role, ideally for an NGO
- Effective financial management skills
- Knowledge of finance systems and procedures
- Experience processing payroll and management of cash flow
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of databases, MS Access, Excel, Word etc
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, be proactive and offer a solution-oriented approach
- Determined and committed to high quality standards
- Interest in and commitment to MAG’s humanitarian mandate
Benefits and further information:
MAG staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – including:
- Salary: Annual incremental increases
- Leave: Twenty (20) business days annual leave plus all public holidays, Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Compassionate leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave also provided.
- Insurance: Personal accident insurance package
Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to apply
For the further information on the role, the application form and details of how to apply please visit, the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by 20th March 2024.