Jobs
Feed International is hiring a Regional Finance Manager (flexible position in various locations): Apply!!
SUMMARY:
The Regional Finance Manager will contribute to the financial management of Feed International Country Offices mainly in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania or any other country offices as assigned. The position supports the following areas: Financial accounting, Operations support budget preparation, financial reporting, audit/internal controls review and systems support. The role will oversee the Country Offices finance teams and will report to the International Finance Manager with a dotted line reporting to the Regional Director. The Regional Finance Manager will work with HQ finance team on month end close, year end procedures and other common finance duties as assigned including coordination of audits. This is a hybrid position and can be based in any of the countries listed above.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Work with the International Finance Manager to provide guidance on financial accounting issues and audit support to country offices.
- Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Regional Management Team, Funders, and other external stakeholders.
- Work with the Regional Management Team to develop and implement robust systems of internal controls and ensure general management of risk and control environment.
- Monitor and review operational budgets to support financial stability, ongoing program viability, efficient cost structures, and appropriate spending.
- Support funder-initiated financial reviews for FEED International portfolio.
- Coordinate the resolution of all QuickBooks and other accounting system issues.
- Oversee and review of all financial documentation uploaded for Feed International Country Offices.
- Train and Orient staff on new accounting systems and business processes as they relate to finance.
- Provide and document the financial tracking and monitoring of ledgers, accounts, and related financial documents.
- Support the creation of financial reports and other required financial disclosure documents.
- Produce reports and follow-up on any Country Offices outstanding advances (workshop and travel) for review by the International Finance Manager.
- Review financial reports of all sub-awardees for processing monthly.
- Providing guidance to Country Offices for financial files management and maintenance.
- Assist in the review of payroll systems.
- Monitor the project’s operational plan and provide guidance for the performance and goal achievement of the project’s finance, budget, administrative and procurement matters.
- Overall responsibility of FEED International Goods in Kind system.
- Oversight of Fleet management policies and processes.
- Work closely and transparently with all external partners, including third-party vendors and consultants, directly requested by HQ.
- Provide oversight to the finance and administration Country Office POC and ensure their compliant and efficient support of the project’s activities.
- Ensures continual review of internal and strategic controls, communications, risk assessments, and maintenance of documentation.
- Supports partners as needed to ensure sound financial management and operations.
- Ensures that sub-contracts, sub-grants, and HR Requested locally sourced consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with FEED and funder policies and regulation.
- Serve as a member of the Regional Management Team.
- Adapt policies from HQ for local implementation.
- Other duties as assigned.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Hold self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Feed the Children values.
- Hold the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
- Set ambitious and challenging personal and team goals, take responsibility for own personal development, and encourage teams to do the same.
- Widely share a personal vision for Feed the Children, engage and motivate others.
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
- Build and maintain effective relationships, with the team, colleagues, Donors, and external partners and supporters.
- Value diversity and see it as a source of competitive strength.
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- Develop and encourage new and innovative solutions.
- Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Accounting; Business Administration or related field
- 10+ years of proven experience in finance and operations
- Knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.
- Professional accounting certification, including ACCA, ICAM, CIMA
- Working knowledge of finance and regulatory standards (GAAP) and International Finance Reporting Systems (IFRS)
- 5+ years’ experience as a Financial Manager
- Demonstrable skills in the development of finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems in the context of an international NGO,
- Fluency in both English.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
- Demonstrated experience with management and or administration for USAID projects, including experience managing cooperative agreements and sub-awards.
- Working knowledge of USG regulations and reporting
- Exemplary history of financial and operations project management
- Proficiency with computer applications that include accounting systems.
Organizational Competencies and Other Special Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills in presentations, both verbal communications and writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion, and impartiality) are essential for this position,
- High level of good organizational and administrative skills with an ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in supervising others as a coach/mentor to train staff and develop the financial skills of colleagues.
- Ability to travel regularly to program locations.
- Ability to project and maintain a calm work environment while operating in a setting defined by times and deadlines required by internal and external clients.
- Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills, with a history of inspiring collaboration across various functions.
- Possess a deep connection to the local context of communities in socially vulnerable conditions.
- Ease in adopting and promoting a positive attitude towards processes of change, renewal, and transformation.
- Committed to creating a positive impact in the world, with inspiration, passion, compassion, and a sense of service.
How to apply
Please send your CV, and cover letter, highlighting your suitability for the role to email address: [email protected] by 31 July 2024. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FEED International reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.
