Finance and Resources Assistant

Purpose of the Job

To support Resources Coordinator to ensure smooth and efficient running of British Council resources and services which meet corporate standards. These include financial services and processes that meet corporate standards; facilities and HR services to support the operation in meeting country and regional objectives; as well as to maintain an appropriate working environment for staff and visitors, which is safe, comfortable and efficient. You will be responsible for assisting the office with day to day issues related to finance, procurement, business continuity and premises. You will assist the Resources Team by processing a range of SAP based tasks such as raising Purchase Orders, maintaining petty cash, procurement/suppliers assistance with financial and accounting services, as well as premises maintenance, fuel, Electricity, Water and telephone consumption monitoring.

Context and Environment

British Council Senegal has 2 members in charge of Resources and Finance for the office. One Driver / Messenger supports this team. The Resources Team is in charge of Senegal finances along with Premises management (including CD residence and Head of EES flat in Almadies and a guest flat in Amitie). The team is also in charge of administrative tasks for the office and support to UKA staff.

Proficiency and Experience

Relevant post-secondary school qualification or comparable experience

•Languages skills (working knowledge of English as well as a willingness to learn and improve English to a B2 level); Proficient in French.

•Basic Accounting Qualification desirable

•Proficiency in Wolof desirable

Important Equal Opportunities and Diversity Information

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. British Council appointments are contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and where appropriate systems exist overseas, these include Criminal Records checks.A  

To apply, please complete the British Council external application form  in English and send by email to recruitment.senegal@britishcouncil.sn. Unfortunately anyone sending a Curriculum Vitae instead of completing the application form cannot be considered. 

The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the role profile and include names and contact details of 3 referees.

Please note that this position is being advertised internally and externally at the same time.