INTERSOS Regional Finance Controller Jobs in Kenya

INTERSOS Regional Finance Controller Jobs in Kenya

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion.

Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Regional Finance Controller - Eastern and Central Africa

Code: SR-00-2708

Duty station: Juba/Nairobi

Starting date: 01/11/2022

Contract duration: 12

Reporting to Regional Finance Coordinator - East and Central Africa

Supervision of: -

Dependents: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

In recent years INTERSOS, the largest Italian humanitarian organization, has faced significant changes in terms of rising challenges, adopted structure, contexts to work.

In this framework the Finance Department must redefine itself to effectively respond to the new demanding issues and assure the control over specific strategic processes, in order to guarantee the overall organization and its sustainability.​

General purpose of the position

In the framework of the Strategic Plan (2018-2020), the Finance Department has identified a new role, the Regional Finance Controller, that will be assigned one for each Region, and in support of the Regional Finance Coordinator s/he will be responsible for the quality of the accounting data.

S/he will liaise with the Country Finance Coordinators aimed at verifying and validating their output.

Among his/her main tasks, the verification of regional accounting data, the consistency and correctness of donor reporting and other relevant operational tasks.​

Main responsibilities and tasks

1. Accounting

1.1 Review and check Journal workbook of each Mission of the Region;

1.2 Ensure accuracy of Regional accounting;

1.3 Review country office receivables balances to ensure appropriate and timely followup;

1.4 Ensure that senior management is aware of financial, accounting and administrative issues that may impact country offices' performance;

1.5 Upload on cloud Drive of the Mission the monthly verified accounting;

1.6 Import in NPW Regional accounting.

2. Donor Reporting

2.1 Review financial reports prior to submission to the donors;

2.2 Review financial part of the amendments/budget revisions;

2.3 Review and finalize closeouts for grants.

3. Operational tasks

3.1 Move to the Country office for technical induction of new deployed Country Finance Coordinators;

3.2 Temporary replace (max 30 days) the vacant position of Country Finance Coordinators of the assigned Region in case of unavailability of Roving Finance officers.

Required profile and experience

Education

Economics, Finance or other related degrees​

Professional Experience

Relevant experience on finance project management with INGOs and/or International organizations for at least 3 years​

Professional Requirements

Sound accounting knowledge

Experience working with accounting software is appreciated

Good command of excel

Languages

Fluent French and English, mandatory

Italian is appreciated

Personal Requirements

Coordination skills

Organizational skills and precision in dealing with deadline

Attitude to teach and do capacity building on the financial aspects

Communication skills

Humanitarian motivation

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; INTERSOS Regional Finance Controller Jobs in Kenya

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue – SR-00-2708-Position”.

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