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Nairobi, NAIROBI MUNICIPALITY, Kenya

Tanzania, United Republic of

Central African Republic

Congo, the Democratic Republic of the

Burundi

Requisition ID req11579

Job Title Regional Finance Director – GREAT LAKES

Sector Finance

Employment Category Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Open to Expatriates Yes

Job Description

As a member of both the Global Finance Team and the Regional Leadership Team,
the Regional Finance Director provides the leadership and management necessary
to ensure that the organization has the appropriate financial infrastructure
and systems in place at the country programs to support the strategic vision
and mission of the organization. You will contribute to the development of the
country programs strategic and operational plans and be accountable for
ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted
and comprehensive financial analytical review. The Director is responsible for
overseeing the financial and accounting management of the country programs and
regional office within an assigned region. Emphasis will be placed on
maintaining financial management practices and systems that are compliant with
US and local laws as well as donor requirements but are also conducive to
effective implementation of country programs.

As Regional Finance Director, you will have responsibility for all aspects of
strategic and operational finance across the region, acting as the principal
finance business partner to the Regional VP , as well as conforming to IRCs
financial control environment and CFO standards and objectives.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya or a mutually agreeable location in the Great Lakes
Region, the Regional Finance Director will have dual reporting to the Director
of International Finance and the respective Regional VP. You will work closely
with the field-based Deputy Directors, Finance Country Directors, as well as
regional counterparts in AMU, GSC, HR, IT and other functional departments.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Provide financial information which supports the Regional VP in making
business decisions in line with IRC, Regional & Country Program strategies;

• Provide strategic analysis on the overall financial health of the country
programs to the RVPs and HQ Finance and collaborate across the regional teams
and with country programs on corrective actions and support plans;

• Contribute and provide feedback to the development of Country Programs
Strategic Annual Plans and annual operating budgets;

Financial Management Oversight

• Provide high quality financial and accounting support to IRC to ensure

• Country Programs provide accurate and timely recording of accounting
transactions

• Country Programs financial controls are in place and adhered to

• Country Programs comply with IRCs financial standards

• Regional team has visibility on financial health of country programs

• Prepare and review internal financial reports and ensure that management at
headquarters and the regional and country office level are kept abreast of
financial related issues of the country programs;

• 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;

• Develop an expertise and maintain current on the rules and regulations of
all donors, and provide guidance in the area of donor compliance.

Financial Systems & Business Process Improvement

• Contribute to discussions on financial policy issues including the
maintenance and development of the International Finance Manual;

• Serve as Integra Super user and support the roll-out of the new system which
will include training and technical support.

Regional Finance Support and Rick Mitigation

• Conduct periodic support visits to the country programs following an
approved scope of work;

• Review non-USG final financial reports, and European donor financial reports
prior to submission to either the donor, IRC Germany or IRC-UK;

• Respond to ad hoc requests made by the Director of International Finance,
the regional VPs or the country programs.

• Monthly Reviews of the financial health and risk identification shared with
the Regional VP for action.

• Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies in
conjunction with the Regional VP.

• Internal/External Audit closure and corrective action plan development and
tracking

• Attend all audit opening and exit meetings for audits conducted in region

• Perform the final financial review of the proposal document prior to
approval and submission to the donor.

• Participate in regional SMT with strategic thinking, risk analysis and other
engagement as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance – Master’s Degree, CPA or or
equivalent experience a plus.

• Minimum five years progressive finance/accounting experience in the non-
profit sector;

• Previous work experience in a multi-cultural international environment
abroad is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and proven general knowledge of Fund
Accounting;

• Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package –
experience with 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;

• Solid organizational skills the ability to be flexible and work well under
pressure in a fast-paced team environment;

• Flexible work attitude the ability to work productively in a team
environment & independently and ability to meet unexpected demands;

• Strong Computer skills 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 of solving complex issues through analyses, definition of clear
way forward and ensuring by in;

• The ability and willingness to travel to country programs.

• English fluency required. French and/or Swahili preferred.

Reports to Director of International Finance and Regional VPs.



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Closing Date 15th January, 2021.



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