Democratic Republic of the Congo: Country Finance Manager

We are Searchers.

We are over 600 strong worldwide. We believe in our mission to end violent conflict.

It’s our purpose- our call to action.

A Searcher understands our vision of a world where:
Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence

Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm

A Searcher is a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual, committed to our values.
Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality. Inclusivity. Courage. Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and through commitment and dedication, have opportunities to grow.

Search DRC

Search launched activities in the DRC in 2001. Now in 2016 the country program has offices in Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, and Kalemie with annual budget of $8MLN USD. Search works with partners in all provinces of the country, and has numerous smaller satellite offices throughout the country. Media is a primary tool utilized by all the programs—radio, video, print, and drama. Each program is adapted to the specific local context and conflict, and all apply tools from Search’s toolbox. Search’s Goma field office is currently supporting a host of programs around democratic dialogue, conflict sensitivity and transformation, to strengthen governance at local, provincial and national levels, to combat sexual and gender-based violence and promote youth engagement, and to promote protection of civilians through security sector reform. Activities in these areas include media production, training, radio programming, participatory theatre and collaborative joint activities. This thematic focus is executed in close collaboration with numerous donors, including DFID, the Dutch foreign Ministry, the German Foreign Ministry, and USAID.

We are searching for…

The Country Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the finances of the DRC country program, including financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting and ensuring compliance of all DRC grants/contracts from inception to closure. He/She will manage the country finance team. In addition, the Country Finance Manager will ensure that both program and operations staff improve their understanding of different finance mechanisms and build their capacity to adhere to donor regulations related to reporting, invoicing, and procurement. The Country Finance Manager will report to the Country Director.
Your contribution

The roles and responsibilities include:

Grants Management and Compliance

• Ensure timely donor and subaward agreement/contract development and review, both with donors and partners, ensuring adherence to both internal SFCG and donor requirements.
• In close collaboration with the Project Finance Manager, ensure that all financial reports are prepared according to donor requirements and templates, and submitted on time.

Internal Control Assessment

• Ensure financial records are maintained as per donor and SFCG internal requirements.
• Ensure timely closure of finance audit recommendations, participate in preparation, implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Ensure due diligence is conducted for all new and existing sub awardees and that financial management capacity building plans are incorporated in partner budgets.
• Develop related action plan with program and finance staff to address any capacity/system gaps.
• Work with Heads of Offices to identify and provide necessary finance management support in each sub-office.
• Work with Internal Controller to ensure that there is proper segregation of duties in all financial functions.
• Develop and revise financial management policy as appropriate.

Financial Management and Analysis

• Prepare donor financial reports.
• Consolidate and update a quarterly operational budget.
• Track invoice payments.
• Oversee submission of Monthly Field Financial Reports to SFCG-HQ.
• Review budgets with actuals reports to ensure adherence to restrictions on line item flexibility and stated restrictions on accepted costs. Support follow up actions to resolve any identified problem.
• Ensure that SFCG and partners keep supporting documents for all financial transactions and ledgers for Fixed Assets, Purchase Requisitions, Cash Receipts and Disbursements.
• Leads budgeting processes for Country Program.
• Supports country program staff with budget forecasting.

Capacity Building

• Build capacity of SFCG and partner staff in financial management through training and accompaniment.
• Actively participate in program meetings as appropriate to effectively plan and collectively coordinate financial and programmatic activities in conjunction with partner capacity building initiatives.

You are… You meet the following qualifications:

• Advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a finance role.
• Leadership skills and experience in employee management.
• Understanding of data privacy standards.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Deep understanding of business principles and practices.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Organizational skills; planning skills; research skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills; problem-solving skills; computer skills; multi-tasking abilities; integrity and honesty.

Sound good? To apply, interested candidates should:

• Send a cover letter and current resumeto our employment website here.

• Include the following in your cover letter

• minimum salary requirements (or current salary)

• projected start date,

• for full details of our work.where you found this posting.

We are looking to fill this position with the right candidate. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see our website www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.