Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 14 Sep 2018
ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL – DRC
POSITION: FINANCE MANAGER
DURATION – 2 YEAR CONTRACT (with a possibility of extension subject to funding)
LOCATION - KINSHASA, DRC
SALARY:USD 3,500 PER MONTH
BENEFITS: HOUSING & HARDSHIP ALLOWANCE
Local terms and conditions of employment will apply
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency formed in 1972. We are a partnership between people in poor and rich countries working together to end poverty and injustice. Today we are working with over 15 million of the world’s poorest and excluded people in over 45 countries worldwide to secure their rights to a life free of poverty and injustice, and with the support of half a million donors and supporters.
We are now looking for a Finance Manager with in-depth understanding and experience for monitoring financial management and performance of all programs/projects/sub-units and partners in the country programme. If you are ready to take on a CV enhancing role that will use your talents and develop your skills; look no further than this position at ActionAid International.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Contributing to the development and achievement of the AAI’s strategic objectives including Country Strategy development and ensuring that the long-term financial strategy of the country programme is viable.
Updating and rolling out the AA DRC Finance Manual and ensuring that effective systems are in place to allow adequate financial monitoring.
Reviewing individual work plan, managing performance, providing induction, training, coaching, mentoring and advice.
Continuously reviewing, evaluating, developing and implementing an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity of AAI DRC.
Ensuring that reports are submitted to the donor on a timely basis, in the format agreed with the donor and that all other reporting requirements are adequately adhered to.
Assessing the financial ability of potential partner NGOs, including their internal control systems, documentation and capacity to report on expenditure before long-term relationships are entered into.
Preparing detailed expenditure budgets and Consolidated summary budget tables and ensure that they are consistent with the information and formats provided by the Global Secretariat.
Ensuring compliance & stay current with local legal & statutory requirements etc.
Desired Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
A Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting management is required. A masters degree would be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in position of senior financial management or accounting, preferably in the NGO sector.
Experience in preparing and analyzing financial reports and plans, and drawing insight for use by management and different donors.
Membership to a reputable Professional Accountancy body such as ACCA, CIMA.
Knowledge, practical application and knowledge of GAAP.
Sound practical knowledge of accounting systems (preferably SUN) and use of spreadsheets.
Proven experience in design, implementing and monitoring financial and administrative control systems.
Proven experience in producing budgets and financial reports for use by management and donors.
How to apply:
Application Procedures
If you meet the requirements, send your CV, motivation cover letter to hrworkspace@actionaid.org by no later than 14th September, 2018. You are requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role indicating which position you are applying for.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.