Officer, Finance (Mali)

About CIVIC

Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is an international nonprofit with offices around the world working to improve protection for civilians caught in conflict zones. CIVIC envisions a world in which no civilian is harmed in conflict. Our mission is to support communities affected by conflict in their quest for protection and strengthen the resolve and capacity of armed actors to prevent and respond to civilian harm. We are advocates who believe that no civilian caught in conflict should be ignored, and advisors who provide practical solutions to preventing and responding to civilian harm. Learn more at civiliansinconflict.org.

About the Position

The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, donor compliance and strong internal controls for CIVIC’s programs in Mali. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding donor funds, strengthening internal controls, and supporting programmatic decision-making through accurate financial analysis.

Reporting to the Regional Operation Manager – Sahel, and in collaboration with the Grant Manager and HQ Finance, the Finance Officer supports the implementation of CIVIC’s Protection of Civilians programming by ensuring adherence to donor requirements, organizational policies, and best practices in financial management.

Location: Bamako, Mali
contract CDD: 12 months (renewable)
Travel: 10%
Reporting: Regional Operation Manager

Key Functions

Financial Control & Compliance

• Review all payments,
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and cash balances.
  
• Ensure proper and secure financial filing systems (physical and electronic).
  
• Provide technical supervision to the Finance Assistant

Budgeting, Monitoring & Financial Analysis

• Support the development, revision, and monitoring of project and country budgets.
  
• Prepare and analyze monthly Budget vs Actual (BvA) reports (Budget Trackers).
  
• Identify budget variances and propose corrective actions.
  
• Prepare cash forecasts and financial projections.
  
• Provide regular financial analysis to the Country Director, Program Managers, and HQ Finance teams.

Donor Compliance & Financial Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with donor contractual and financial requirements.
  
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports.
  
• Ensure consistency between financial and narrative reports.
  
• Monitor reporting deadlines and contractual obligations
  
• Support internal and external audits and follow up on audit recommendations.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Support the implementation and strengthening of internal financial controls.
  
• Identify and flag financial and compliance risks and support mitigation measures.
  
• Ensure adherence to CIVIC policies related to fraud prevention, anti-corruption, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and safeguarding (financial aspects).
  
• Support awareness of financial procedures among non-finance staff.

Skills / Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, management, business administration, or a related field.
  
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting within NGOs or international organizations.
• Demonstrated experience managing institutionally funded projects (EU, FCDO, MFA, Switzerland, etc.)
• Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, preferably in Mali or the Sahel.
  
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial management systems (ERP experience is an asset).
  
• Fluency in French (required) and professional working proficiency in English (required).

Core Competencies

• High level of accuracy, rigor, and attention to detail
  
• Strong integrity, discretion, and sense of accountability
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in complex environments
  
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
  
• Commitment to CIVIC’s values and Protection of Civilians principles

Additional Details

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages) in English
• Cover letter outlining motivation and suitability for the role

Deadline for applications: March 24th, 2026

Compensation: Gross salary of XOF 3400 per month

Position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CIVIC seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in the belief that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving our goals. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

CIVIC is not able to sponsor employees at this point, therefore, please ensure that you can legally work in Mali when applying.

Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: CIVIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. CIVIC does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.