Overall purpose of the role
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities in all areas of finance, including budgeting and technical support to non-finance professionals
Key Responsibilities
Support
Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff, both finance and non-finance professionals.
Provide technical support and advice to the country finance teams
Financial Management and Accounting
Review all ledger transactions.
Lead the month-end closure process.
Review payroll.
In close cooperation with Managers in geographical area reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with guidelines of DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal guidelines and donor requirements
Support timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues and HQ
Ensure compliance with relevant country statutory and other financial obligations such as tax, levies and statutory returns
Monthly financial briefings to the relevant Managers.
Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control in the country’s programs
Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial issues for all programs in the country, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action
Collecting cash forecasts from all departments and requesting funds promptly
Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs, including staff salaries
Ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
Ensure monthly meetings are held with project managers to discuss key variances, reasons for these, and any remedial action that is required
Prepare for local audits
Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with Managers”
Be involved in maintaining and updating the country’s Master Budget.
Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline.
May also have technical line responsibilities, but generally on technical or operational matters.
Experience and technical competencies
Degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum 6 years’ work experience in finance or accounting
At least 2 years of experience working with an INGOs.
Experience with international institutions knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting
Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Advanced skills in Excel and accounting systems.
Proven management and supervision skills, team player and proven commitment to accountability practices.
Advance knowledge in accounting and financial skills.
Stable and robust character.
Languages:
Proficiency in English
Arabic is an added advantage
Apply via :
job.drc.ngo
