Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Dakar, Senegal
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking to fill the position of Regional Finance Director.
IRC is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organisation.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial information which supports the regional VP in making business decisions in line with IRC, regional and country programme strategies
- Provide strategic analysis on the overall financial health of the country programmes to the RVPs and HQ finance and collaborate across the regional teams and with country programmes on corrective actions and support plans
- Contribute and provide feedback to the development of country programmes strategic annual plans and annual operating budgets
- Prepare and review internal financial reports and ensure management at headquarters, the regional and country office are kept abreast of financial-related issues of the country programmes
- 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
- Maintain rules and regulations of all donors and provide guidance in the area of donor compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (master’s degree, CPA or equivalent experience is a plus)
- Five years, minimum, of progressive finance/accounting experience in the non-profit sector
- Experience in a multi-cultural international environment abroad (highly desirable)
- Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and proven general knowledge of Fund Accounting
- Experience with a major general ledger software package (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
- Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to work productively in a team environment and independently and ability to meet unexpected demands
- 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 in solving complex issues
- English and French fluency
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