Key areas of accountability:
Strategic
Planning & Analysis
- Provide financial information which
supports the Regional VP in making business decisions in line with IRC,
Regional & Country Program strategies.
- Provide analysis on the overall financial
health of the country programs to the RVPs and HQ Finance and collaborate
across the regional teams and with country programs on corrective actions
and support plans.
- Contribute and provide feedback to the
development of Country Programs Strategic Annual Plans and annual
operating budgets.
Financial Leadership & Oversight
- Provide high quality financial and
accounting support to IRC to ensure:
- Country Programs provide accurate and
timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Country Programs financial controls are
in place and adhered to
- Country Programs comply with IRCs
financial standards.
- Regional team has visibility on financial
health of country programs.
- Prepare and review internal financial
reports and ensure that management at headquarters and the regional and
country office level are kept abreast of financial related issues of the
country programs.
- Provide technical guidance and support as
requested by the country offices.
- Ensure timely dissemination of new
initiatives and polices to the field and monitoring of
implementation.
- Develop an expertise and maintain current
on the rules and regulations of all donors and provide guidance in the
area of donor compliance.
Financial
Systems & Business Process Improvement
- Contribute to discussions on financial
policy issues including the maintenance and development of the
International Finance Manual.
- Serve as Integra Super user and support
the roll-out of the new system which will include training and technical
support.
Regional
Finance Support and Risk Mitigation
- Conduct periodic support visits to the
country programs following an approved scope of work.
- Review non-USG final financial reports,
and European donor financial reports prior to submission to either the
donor, IRC Germany or IRC-UK.
- Respond to ad hoc requests.
- Monthly Reviews of the financial health
and risk identification shared with the Regional VP and VP Finance
Programs for action.
- Proactively identify potential risks and
develop mitigation strategies in conjunction with the Regional VP.
- Internal/External Audit closure and
corrective action plan development and tracking
- Attend all audit opening and exit
meetings for audits conducted in region.
- Perform the final financial review of the
proposal document prior to approval and submission to the donor.
- Participate in regional SMT with
strategic thinking, risk analysis and other engagement as needed.
- Collaborate with other Regional
functional leads/members of the SMT in flagging risks, identifying
solutions and jointly contributing to improved support to Country
Programs.
People Management
- Contribute to establishing and
strengthening capacity, systems and processes at the country level
directly or through direct reports.
- Maintain shared accountability with
country program leadership (DDFs, CDs, DDPs, etc.) for improved financial
management outcomes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or
finance – Master’s Degree, CPA or equivalent experience a plus.
- Minimum five years progressive
finance/accounting experience in the non-profit sector.
- Previous work experience in a
multi-cultural international environment abroad is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and
proven general knowledge of Fund Accounting.
- Previous work experience with a major
general ledger software package – experience with MS D365 preferred.
- Proven knowledge of US Government and
European Union regulations highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, including
the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and
diplomatically manage collegial relationships.
- Solid organizational skills: the ability
to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team
environment.
- Flexible work attitude: the ability to
work productively in a team environment & independently and ability to
meet unexpected demands.
- Strong Computer skills: facility with MS
Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet
software.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a
matrix management environment.
- Ability to present complex financial
information in a succinct and compelling manner.
- Experience of solving complex issues
through analyses, definition of clear way forward and ensuring by
in.
- The ability and willingness to travel to
country programs.
- English fluency required.
How To Apply
