Country Finance Manager (0354)
- Salary:
€35,981 - €39,979
- Location:
Bangui
- Based
in Country:
Central African Republic
- Job
Title:
Country Finance Manager
- Contract
Type:
Unaccompanied Fixed Term International Contract
- Annual
Allowance:
e5,000
- Benefits:
and benefits
- Closing
Date:
24 January 2018
About the role
This is a 12 month replacement role with unaccompanied terms
based in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) with a salary of €35,981 to
€39,979 and benefits
You will report to the Country Director, also based in
Bangui, and will line manage the Senior Finance Officer, Finance Officer and
Cashier and liaise with Administrative staff, including HR, Logistics and IT
functions, Programme Managers and CMT members.
We would like you to start mid- January.
Your purpose: The Country Finance Manager (CFM)
is responsible to manage all aspects of the finance function of the Concern
Worldwide country programme in Central African Republic (CAR), to achieve
objectives in line with Concern’s policies, procedures and standards.
You will be responsible for:
Financial System
- Ensure
that the country financial management systems & records are adequate
in order to identify and protect the assets & interest of the
organization.
- Maintain
and update systems for efficient & effective management of assets
- Ensure
adequate controls over cash & bank management are constantly monitored
& updated to minimise the risk of fraud or misappropriation.
- Closely
monitor all financial activities, and keep the Country Director/Country
Management Team advised of all situations which have the potential for a
negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance.
Financial Control
- Maintain
an effective & efficient system of internal controls which comply with
Concern Worldwide’s financial guidelines.
- Review
existing systems on an on-going basis in order to maintain an adequate
level of internal controls, in compliance with Concern’s policies and
procedures.
- Oversee
compilation of financial records & accounts in a timely and accurate
fashion and in line with international accounting standards & donor
regulations.
- Ensure
that the country financial operations comply with legal & statutory
requirements e.g. audit & financial reporting to all relevant national
authorities.
- Lead
the preparation of annual & revised Country budget and donor budgets
including
- Budget
template preparation,
- consolidation
of the budget packs,
- completion
of the budget submission to Dublin
- Complete
the responses on budget feedback from Dublin jointly with Shared Services
Accountant.
- Keep
up to date with donor regulations and ensure that all controls are in
place to meet donor compliance.
- Manage
internal and external audits that are carried out as per Concern
requirements; support the Country Director to prepare management
responses; ensure all agreed remedial actions are undertaken in a timely
manner
- Undergo
regular and random checks for compliance
Financial Reporting
- Manage
timely & accurate preparation of data for monthly management accounts
for shared service accountant, budget-holders, and Country Management to
ensure that they can monitor the budget utilization and take appropriate
action on any significant variances
- Review
and completion of the financial reporting pack prepared by Shared Services
Accountant including country commentary and country management team (CMT)
approval and dealing with feedback from head office jointly with Shared
Services Accountant. Support the timely & accurate preparation of
donor reports for external donors / agencies.
- Reconcile
all balance sheet items on a monthly basis, in accordance with Concern
Worldwide policies & procedures based on transactions details provided
by Shared Service Accountant.
- Provide
financial analysis where necessary especially on maximizing available
funds and advice to CD.
Staff Management & Capacity Building
- Train
and develop the capacity of the local finance team to ensure that a good
standard of financial management is maintained.
- Train
and develop the capacity of the local partners to ensure that a good
standard of financial management is maintained.
- Provide
line management to the Finance team.
- Undertake
financial training of budget-holders, to assist them in enforcing
financial controls & making decisions based on financial reports.
Other financial duties and general systems
support
- Facilitate
internal, external & donor audits,
- Investigate
and implement procedures for statutory deductions, social security &
taxes are complied with & to liaise with relevant authorities in this
respect.
- Actively
participate in the country management team (CMT) meetings and be
proactively involved in the decision making processes.
- Work
with the Country Director and the Systems Function management to support
development of policies and procedures for procurement, logistics, HR and
IT.
- Support
training of staff in procurement, budget management and systems policies
and procedures as appropriate.
- Preparation
of monthly cash flow and ensuring adequate monetary levels in field
offices
Other
- Adhere
to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant
Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
- Support
and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection
Policy (P4) and Concern Code of Conduct to the team, partner and
stakeholders and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
- Actively
participate in Concern accountability initiatives (communication strategy,
participation and CRM for example) ensuring that they are integrated into
the project
- Undertake
other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Shared service accountant
and Country Director.
Your skills and experience will include:
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Accountancy
degree/masters
- 3-5
years-experience in a similar position ideally including previous Concern
experience
- Experience
in developing staff technical and management capacities
- Experience
managing donor grants
- Fluent
in English and French
- Empathy
with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and
participation including Concern’ s P4
- Familiarity
with broader systems development including procurement, logistics, HR and
IT.
- Experience
of working/living in insecure and sensitive environments
- Ability
to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Strong
attention to detail
We would also like:
- Experience
of working in Africa (or elsewhere under similar conditions) would be an
advantage.
- Fluency
in written and spoken French & English.
- Ability
to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.
- Good
team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country
team, politically and culturally sensitive.
- Ability
to cope with stress; work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
- Flexibility,
adaptability, sense of humour, and patience.
- Ability
to motivate and develop skills of others.
- Facilitation
and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical
and problem solving skills.
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