CARE International – Somalia
Job Title: Finance Director
CARE is one of the world’s leading
international humanitarian agencies working to help people achieve social and
economic well-being while being among the best in their fields.
CARE Somalia and its partners work
with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and
promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by
empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving
governance.
We are seeking to recruit talented
Country Office (CO) Finance Director who is to develop, manage and administer
the CO plans for proper recording, documentation, control, monitoring and
reporting of financial operations in compliance with CARE and donor rules &
regulations.
S/he will provide oversight of the
day-to-day financial operations at the CO level and is accountable for
organizing and providing high level quality financial services to CO programs,
projects and units staff.
S/he will work closely with the
Shared Services Center (SSC) and Regional Management Unit (RMU) and CO senior
management team to ensure appropriate financial support and resources are
available.
S/he will also ensure a partnership
is developed and nurtured between Finance, Program and other program support
units in the CO.
The position will be based in Nairobi
with frequent travel to Somalia (up to 50% travel).
The ideal candidate will have a
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management or equivalent
with 7 to 10 years as Finance Controller or Finance Manager in Country Office
environment.
S/he should have thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.
S/he should have solid accounting
systems experience and thorough understanding of financial accounting,
reporting, grants and contract management processes.
S/he should have good analytical
skills, attention to details, ability to work effectively under time pressure,
very strong business partnering skills with ability to influence CO senior
staff, team player, proactive individual with ability to offer structured
guidance, ability to ensure that the right priorities are set for the CO
finance team, proven experience in training finance and non-finance staff and
proficiency in English.
Please CLICK HERE to apply online if your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity by 4th March 2015. OR visit our career site at www.care.org/careers
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Our selection process reflects our
commitment to the protection of children from abuse.