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 Management 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.
Experience coaching, mentoring
and capacity building in complex financial systems and financial management.
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 and French fluency
required.
How To Apply