MAIN RESPONSABILITIES 

1.  Administrative & Financial Management 
   • In coordination with project managers, oversee day-to-day financial and administrative operations of all project and ensure the harmonization of practices for all projects implemented in the Tashkent office;
   • Prepare, monitor, and update project budgets (initial, revised, and final forecasts), financial reporting and forecasts (budget tracking, cash-flow management, expenditure control) in line with contractual obligations and EF financial deadlines;
   • Contribute to internal reporting tools and project planning documents;
   • Support the preparation of internal and external financial reports and payment requests to the donor(s);
   • Support the preparation of audit in coordination with HQ;
   • Assist the Procurement and Grants Officer Leader in financial tracking and compliance monitoring of contracts and grants.
   • Ensure compliance with Expertise France's financial rules and EU funding regulations aligned with national legislation and internal policies;
   • Support the preparation and management of administrative and financial documentation required by national authorities;
   • Ensure proper archiving, organization, and accessibility of financial, administrative, and contractual records.
2. Accounting and treasury management
   • Supervise accounting operations to ensure compliance with EF procedures;
   • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual financial closings, coordinating closely with the Accountant and EF HQ;
   • Manage Expertise France bank account, validate consolidated cash flow forecasts, oversee submissions to HQ, and monitor fund transfers;
   • Manage day-to-day treasury operations to maintain sufficient liquidity and secure fund handling;
   • Ensure proper archiving of financial records and adherence to internal controls related to accounting and treasury.

3. National office management

   • Manage office cost centre in coordination with the Country Representative;

   • Responsible for all matters related to the finance and administration of the office;

   • Office payment (office, office supplies);

   • Monitor inventory of office supplies and coordinate with the Procurement Manager the purchasing of new materials with attention to budgetary constraints;

   • Preparation of the allocation key.

4. Human Ressources (HR) Administration

   • Maintain HR records (contracts, attendance, leave), and ensure compliance with labor laws and EF policies.

   • Coordinate payroll processing and ensure timely payment of salaries and relevant contributions.

   • Contract management and relationship management with the third-party employer

This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve with time.