About Plan International
Working in over 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International’s mission is children’s rights, with a special focus on girls and disadvantaged children. Our goal is to reach as many children and young girls as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits.
The Role
The Regional Finance Manager (RFM) provides financial management services across the region, champion’s innovation in business processes and ensures that an effective financial information system is maintained all times. The role engages, inspires, motivates and leads a team of dedicated staff at different levels to provide best in class financial management and support to 12 countries in one of the largest INGOs in the world with a regional budget in Eastern and Southern Africa of more than Euro150 million a year. As the region is increasingly expanding its reach to respond to emergency situations, the RFM works closely with countries in terms of Finance capacity deployments and setting up systems and procedures that facilitate timely programme response. The RFM anchors financial management innovations and processes in the region and links with the head office teams. S/he will also ensure quality in accounting records, timey reporting, sound planning and budgeting, implementation of organizational financial management standards, effective internal controls and financial risk management in addition to people management responsibilities. As the organization is also going through a variety of change processes, the RFM is a key staff member to lead some of the change in his/ her area. The FRM is a member of the Extended Regional Management Team.
The Person
Demonstrable expert knowledge in financial management, leadership and analysis, understanding of the development sector is critical. Must hold an advanced level degree in addition to an undergraduate qualification in areas such as Accountancy, Financial management business administration etc and holds a recognised relevant professional qualification. Working experience of ERP based systems and accounting software such as SAP is an asset. Knowledge of diverse key donor and grant requirements, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, must have proven work experience at senior level in a role that covers multiple country and regional remits. In-depth knowledge or work experience in INGO with good understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and specific sub-sector work: protection, health, shelter, linked to INGO field operations contexts an added advantage.
Location: The post holder will be based in the Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya
HOW TO APPLY:
Contract Period: Fixed Term 3 years; renewable
Closing Date: 19th February 2016
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position title should be clearly indicated within the email subject. Applications should be sent to: plan.resajob@plan-international.org
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Child Protection Policy. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. The successful candidates will need to have the right to work in the country where the role is based.
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