Democratic Republic of the Congo: Finance Manager, Bukavu, Sud-Kivu, DRC

Help a Child is recruiting an experienced and hands on

Finance Manager - Bukavu, Sud-Kivu, DRC

Organization

Help a Child (HaC) is a Christian international NGO specialized in community development with its headquarters in the Netherlands and operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2008. Founded in 1968, HaC’s mission is to improve the wellbeing of children living in poverty and crisis through supportive communities. HaC’s Disaster Response strategy is a holistic approach that covers both physical and psychosocial needs. It focusses on the sectors Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Protection and Education with Multi-Purpose Cash (MPC) as the preferred modality for life saving support. The focus of HaC’s Disaster Response strategy is on children and youth, with special attention for girls, disabled and pregnant and lactating mothers because of their vulnerability. When possible, the wider family is included, because they are the nurturing environment in which the child functions and is protected. HaC is both self-implementing and working through local partners. Principal sources of income are child & family sponsorship, foundations and institutional donors.

Help a Child is a member of the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA), a coalition of Dutch humanitarian NGOs funded the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. HaC is currently planning and preparing for the 2019 Joint Response (JR) program with Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) activities in Fizi territory (South Kivu) and in Masisi territory (North Kivu) and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) in Uvira territory (South Kivu) and Masisi territory (North Kivu).

Position

The Finance Manager is responsible for operational control in finance and administration. He/she is responsible for the smooth and efficient functioning of the organization’s operational systems, ensuring that organizational processes are efficient and effective and guarantying proper management of overall finance and administration matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Country Program Director (CPD), the Finance Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Managing the administrative processes of the country office;
• Updating and adapting HaC procedures and HR management tools to DRC labor regulations;
• In cooperation with the Project Coordinators and Finance Officer preparing of budgets;
• Preparing and coordinating financial reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) and reporting to external controller/auditor;
• Monitoring of partner organizations in finance management, procurement and other related finance aspects linked to project implementation;
• Overseeing purchase requests, invoices, payments and reimbursements;
• Preparing payroll, paying salaries and following up payment of taxes;
• Coordinating new contracts, amending existing ones (including interns and consultants);
• Working with colleagues from Help a Child International on project (financial) management including donor budgeting and reporting;
• Managing logistical and operational processes including: legal and insurance obligations, IT (mainly internet and phone communication), and safety of staff;
• Coordinating cost saving measures and keeping overhead costs to a minimum.

Requirements

• This position is open to nationals only;
• Minimum of “Licence” in economic studies, finance studies, business management;
• Minimum working experience of at least 5 years in Finance and Administration with an INGO;
• Experience with (financial) grant management and project financial management and related (institutional) donor reporting;
• Good team player, hands on and able to take initiative, with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions;
• Strong analytical, problem solving, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills;
• Fluent in French and Swahili (oral and written); good command of English;
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Full support of the vision, mission and Christian core values of HaC.

Value Proposition

HaC offers the opportunity to become part of an ambitious, child centred and Christian international NGO with a dedicated team of professionals motivated to maximize impact. In DRC you will be part of a small and growing team. HaC offers a fair pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Furthermore, you will be offered a fixed term contract for one year. Depending on funding, your performance and fit within the team, the contract will be extended.

Interested and qualified candidates are kindly invited to send a cover letter and resume in English at the latest on December 6^th, 2018 to vacancies@hacdrc.org. In your cover letter, please reflect on your motivation for wanting to become part of the HaC organization. This includes a reflection on HaC being a child centred and Christian organization.

For more information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact us at info@hacdrc.org. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are kindly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. An (e-)assessment may be part of the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Help a Child expects its staff to behave with integrity; to do no harm and to carefully take into account the rights and interests of others. All staff are required to sign and adhere to the Help a Child’s Code of Conduct and recruitment is subject to successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.