CARE is seeking an experienced Finance Controller position to develop, coordinate and administer country office (CO) plans for proper recording, documentation, control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations as well as overall compliance with donor rules and regulations at the CO level. The Finance Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations at the CO level. S/he plans, organizes, directs, and is responsible for providing quality financial services to all projects, units and staff in the CO. S/he works closely with the Country Director and senior management to ensure that a partnership is developed between Finance, Program and Administration. S/he is an integral member of the CO Senior Management team.
The Finance Controller profile includes: very strong accounting and finance knowledge, analytical skills, attention to details, ability to work effectively under time pressure, very strong business partnering skills with ability to influence CO senior staff, team player, proactive individual with ability to offer structured guidance, ability to ensure that the right priorities are set for the CO finance team, proven experience training finance and non-finance staff, proficiency in English and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Staff management
- Controllership
- Accounts payable, treasury and cash functions
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reports and quality review
- Country office Senior Management Team member
Required
- Certified Public Accountant, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management or equivalent
- At least three years as a Controller or equivalent experience
- Five to ten years experience in not-for-profit financial, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants/contract management, and business management in developing countries
- Demonstrated experience with financial troubleshooting and audit
- Thorough understanding of financial accounting, reporting and grants and contract management processes
- Relevant donor policies and procedures experience
- Facilitation skills to conduct training sessions for small, medium and large sized groups
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
- Excellent leadership, coaching and negotiation skills
- Ability to work on teams, work at detailed level and understand the larger picture
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software applications
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.
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