Roving Finance Controller
Job Overview:
Upon request, the Roving
Finance Controller provides technical assistance to field programs and staff in
matters of financial processes & procedures and will therefore be deployed
to IRC field offices in various countries on a temporary basis. This position
includes constant international travel to developing countries and requires
high flexibility in terms of physical movement from country to country and
duration of assignments.
Major Responsibilities:
- Temporarily assume the position of the country or program
office’s Deputy Director Finance until permanent staff can be identified
and trained (including); - Closely monitors financial activities and advises the
Country Director on the financial performance of the office, issues with
internal controls or financial management - Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed
on a timely basis - Manages the finance department activities and schedules to
meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by
headquarters and donors - Ensures in-country internal control reviews of operations
are regularly undertaken - Facilitates external, internal, donor or government audits
- Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements
related to finance and complies with tax and other legal requirements - Deploy to country or program offices to act as a surge
finance staff, lead budget developments, and contribute to other financial
activities as needed - Oversee the preparation and revision of grant proposal
budgets; supports programs with guidance on costing and inputs in
creating budgets for submission - Prepares and maintains the country’s annual operating
budget; ensures cost coverage for in-country operating costs and updates
the operating budget regularly - Presents and facilitates the review of actual to budget
expenditures with the Country Director and program managers - Assist field offices with onboarding for the new Deputy
Director of Finance and/or Finance Manager as required - Provide training and support to financial and non-financial
staff regarding IRC financial procedures and internal controls - Work with the Regional Finance Directors, Deputy Director
Finance and Country Director to develop the job descriptions and Terms of
Reference (TOR) of various finance field positions - Meet with the respective Country Director and Deputy
Director, Finance at the beginning and end of each assignment to discuss
terms of reference and the outcome of the deployment - Assist with the rollout of IRC’s new ERP system
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in IRC financial
policy and financial systems - Assist HQ finance with other duties as required
Job Requirements:
Work Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of progressive NGO accounting experience in
an international development environment - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Administration; Master’s Degree a plus
Demonstrated Skills and
Competencies:
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Additional
fluency in French is a plus - Ability and willingness to travel to different Country
Programs as needs arise - Detailed knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and
financial management of USAID and UN cooperative agreements - Ability to present sophisticated financial information in a
succinct and compelling manner, and to solve complex matters through the
use of analyses, data-sharing, and cooperation
Preferred experience
& skills:
- Professional finance certification is highly desirable (e.g.
CPA/CA) - Experience within a humanitarian emergency setting is highly
desirable - Knowledge of US Government, European Union, and United
Nations donor reporting regulations highly desirable - Previous work experience with a major general ledger software
package – experience with MS D365 preferred - Highly reliable and flexible approach to professional
responsibilities: the ability to change course at a moment’s notice yet
remain focused and productive, as well as the ability to work
independently and as part of a team - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic
skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in diverse
multicultural environments - Solid organizational skills: the ability to be productive
under pressure in a fast-paced team environment - Strong digital literacy: facility with MS Word, Excel,
various accounting software, and email/internet software - Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management
environment.
How To Apply
https://jobcenterkenya.com/roving-finance-controller-job-in-kenya-ngo/
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