The International
Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Regional Finance Manager to support its project / research activities in potato and sweet
potato in the region.
The Position: The Regional Finance Manager will ensure
strong stewardship and exceptional financial management across all of CIP
Sub-Saharan Africa Region (CIPSSA).
This position will assist
in designing, implementing and managing policies and procedures required for
all aspects of financial compliance, accounting and reporting of international
activities.
The position will lead
the SSA region’s knowledge management and learning strategies in the areas of
financial management, support SSA regional accounting staff in strengthening
the financial management capacity of both country/regional offices as well as
local partners.
The position will also
be responsible to ensure that financial reporting relating to donor-funded
projects is accurate and timely; that financial reporting of projects meets the
needs of both
1) the funding
organizations, and
2) project managers
and operational staff.
The Regional Finance
Manager will oversee CIP’s project accounting and supervise accounting staff
based in SSA Regional Offices that in turn support project and field-level
accounting function across the countries that CIP operates in SSA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Finance
Manager will work under the technical supervision of the Controller
International Operations and administrative supervision of the Regional
Director.
The selected candidate
will be responsible for financial oversight of the SSA Region in the following
areas:-
- Leadership,
Accounting Systems, and Internal Controls
- Project
Accounting, Audit, Analysis, and Reporting
- Talent
Management, Training, and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
For a detailed job description please follow the link –http://cipotato.org/about-cip/jobs/open-positions/regional-finance-manager/
Key Competencies: Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel, proficient in
Accounting and Financial software packages, multitasking skills, deadline
planning ability, adaptability. Good attention to detail and accuracy, strong
organization and planning skills, results oriented, proficient interpersonal
communication, team work, excellent analytical reasoning skills, Ability to
work in multicultural environment, and maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements: A minimum of Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance and at least 7 years’ experience working in the NGO Sector/International Organization. Those with donor grants, Not-for-profit accounting and fund accounting, Internal service funds, Project grants and accounting system and project forecasting experience will have a definite advantage.
Experience: At least Five years of demonstrated work experience in similar positions and experience working with multiple donors is a MUST.
Conditions: The employment will be for a one-year term (with 3-months’ probation), renewable contingent upon individual performance and funding.
Language: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Portuguese, French, Spanish and Kiswahili
Applications: Apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, detailed C.V., copies of relevant certificates, and contacts of three referees to cip-nbo@cgiar.org on or before August 20th, 2014.
The position title
should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
You can learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women are
particularly encouraged to apply.
