United States of America: Roving Finance Controller

Upon request, the Roving Finance Controller provides technical assistance to field programs and staff in matters of financial processes & procedures and will therefore be deployed to IRC field offices in various countries on a temporary basis. This position includes constant international travel to developing countries and requires high flexibility in terms of physical movement from country to country and duration of assignments.

Major Responsibilities:

• Temporarily assume the position of the country or program office’s Financial Controller until a permanent controller can be identified and trained;
• Provide training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding IRC financial procedures and internal controls;
• Work with the Regional Controller, Finance Controller, Regional Director and Country Director to develop the job descriptions and Terms of Reference (TOR) of various finance field positions;
• Meet with the respective Country Director and Finance Controller at the beginning and end of each assignment to discuss to discuss the terms of reference and the findings;
• Prepare a trip report for each assignment and submit to various stakeholders;
• Participate in and facilitate regional and international finance conferences as required;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in IRC financial policy and financial systems;
• Assist the Senior Regional Finance Controller with other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or Finance - Masters Degree a plus;
• Professional certification highly desirable: CPA/CA;
• Min. 6-8 years progressive NGO accounting experience in an international development environment;
• Previous experience in a humanitarian emergency setting highly desirable;
• Detailed knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of USAID and UN cooperative agreements;
• Knowledge of US Government, European Union, and United Nations donor reporting regulations highly desirable;
• Highly reliable and flexible approach to professional responsibilities: the ability to change course at a moments notice, yet remain focused and productive;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in diverse multi-cultural environments;
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be productive under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively independently and as a team member and ability to meet unexpected demands;
• Strong Computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software;

Working Environment*:*

• This position will be based overseas and will be travelling most of the time. Will be working from home if not deployed to country programs.

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