To manage the finance function and lead and set professional financial standards. This role will manage other finance staff in the same country or region. To be responsible for effective financial management including the preparation of financial plans, the preparation of financial reports, managing the financial aspects of donor funded programmes and appeal funding, supporting and building the financial capacity of Christian Aid staff in the same country or region and facilitating external, internal and donor audits. This role may or may not include supporting or managing partner financial capacity.

 Key outcomes

• Senior Management for the country or region is provided with the necessary financial information to enable them to make decisions regarding strategy and plans.
• Local budgets, donor funded programmes and appeal funds are managed, reviewed regularly and corrective action taken as necessary.
• Christian Aid and donor financial policies and procedures are complied with and any issues arising from noncompliance dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
• Internal, external and donor audits are supported and any actions dealt with.
• Financial training needs of local Christian Aid staff are addressed.
• Financial training needs of Partner finance staff are addressed.
• All financial returns and reconciliations are accurate and submitted for processing in a timely fashion.
• The role is a supporting function to the SL Country programme. Yes, it is part of the Admin and Finance of the country programme and the FM is a member of the Senior Management team. To work closely with the CM and Programme team to oversee and manage the finances of the Country office, managing Donor-funded projects (financial and Administrative) Compliance (Donor Projects and Christian Aid policies). Provide financial and administrative support to the Country programme and financial training to non -finance staff in the country programme, Partner capacity building, Team strength of Two (1) staff but looking to increase depending on available funds. 

  Safeguarding Responsibilities

  • Ensure safeguarding is captured in budgets where needed and in all new donor proposals
  • Work with MEAL staff to ensure safeguarding is considered in finance monitoring visits
  • Work with partners to ensure they have a budget line for safeguarding where possible.
  • The role is a supporting function to the SL Country programme. Yes, it is part of the Admin and Finance of the country programme and the FM is a member of the Senior Management team. To work closely with the CM and Programme team to oversee and manage the finances of the Country office, managing Donor-funded projects (financial and Administrative) Compliance (Donor Projects and Christian Aid policies). Provide financial and administrative support to the Country programme and financial training to non -finance staff in the country programme, Partner capacity building, Team strength of Two (1) staff but looking to increase depending on available funds. 

    Safeguarding Responsibilities

    • Ensure safeguarding is captured in budgets where needed and in all new donor proposals
    • Work with MEAL staff to ensure safeguarding is considered in finance monitoring visits
    • Work with partners to ensure they have a budget line for safeguarding where possible.
    • Applied skills/knowledge and expertise 

      Essential
      Qualified IFAC accountant. Intellect or qualifications equivalent to level of degree.

      • Verbal and written fluency in local language
      • Ability to contribute to local Senior Management’s strategy and plans.
      • Experience of leading a finance function and of managing a small team.

        Desirable

      • Verbal and written fluency in English
      • Understanding of the working of NGOs
      • Experience of dealing with institutional donor fund accounting.
      • Experience of using computerised financial reporting tools and advanced use of Excel.
      • Experience of managing audits.