Finance Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International (RI) is a prominent non-profit organization established to alleviate poverty and enhance well-being across 14 countries worldwide. The organization specializes in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty. RI employs a dual approach that combines humanitarian aid with development strategies, providing immediate services while also laying the groundwork for long-term impact and resilience. The organization focuses on critical areas such as health and nutrition, education, economic opportunities, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programming. Additionally, RI integrates protection, environmental sustainability, climate change considerations, and conflict mitigation into its initiatives, working closely with the communities it serves. RI operates under a unified management structure that includes three corporate members: RI-US, RI-UK, and MRI-France, allowing for a cohesive approach to its mission.

Job Overview:
The coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Finance Coordinator is tasked with overseeing the financial management of the organization, ensuring the development, monitoring, and compliance of budgets, and producing high-quality financial reports for both management and donors. This role is pivotal in strategic financial planning, safeguarding the organization's resources, and providing financial insights to support program teams. The Finance Coordinator will manage daily financial operations, including payments, reconciliations, and accounting, while ensuring adherence to organizational financial policies and donor requirements. The position also involves managing cash flow and liquidity to facilitate program implementation and maintaining accurate financial records that are ready for audits. Furthermore, the Finance Coordinator will play a significant role in donor proposal preparations, ensuring that budgets align with organizational objectives and comply with donor regulations. This position requires a proactive approach to monitoring project spending and financial performance, as well as collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and transparency.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including but not limited to: overseeing daily financial operations such as payments and reconciliations; ensuring compliance with financial policies and donor requirements; managing cash flow and liquidity; maintaining accurate financial records; tracking financial performance against budgets; guiding project managers in expense monitoring; supporting the preparation of grant budgets; coordinating with staff on budget development; reviewing donor agreements; monitoring project spending; preparing financial reports and invoices; assisting in budget revisions; collaborating with project managers on financial assessments; and ensuring that all financial reporting aligns with donor guidelines. The role also involves preparing and uploading budget codes in the financial system, supporting donor audits, and ensuring that all operations adhere to donor regulations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, audit, business administration, or a related field, with a Master’s degree being preferred. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA are strongly preferred. Additionally, candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in audit, compliance, or grants management, particularly with donor-funded NGOs. A strong understanding of donor regulations, experience in risk assessment, and internal control frameworks are essential. Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills are required, along with strong training and facilitation skills for staff and partners.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, audit, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred, and candidates with professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA will have an advantage. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of financial management within a non-profit context, particularly in relation to donor compliance and financial reporting.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in areas such as audit, compliance, or grants management. Candidates should have a proven track record of working with donor-funded NGOs and partnerships, demonstrating a strong knowledge of donor regulations such as those from USAID, ECHO, DFID, GIZ, and UN Agencies. Experience in risk assessment and internal control frameworks is also essential, along with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports and engage in effective communication with various stakeholders.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, enabling them to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly in regions where RI operates, but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a professional level role (P6) and involves significant travel (50%) between Chad and Sudan. The role does not have direct reports but requires strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and local and international partners. The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for managing budgets of up to US$ 10,000 and will need to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and organizational policies. The position is full-time and may involve contract durations that align with project timelines and funding availability.