Regional Finance Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent international humanitarian non-governmental organization (INGO) that was founded in 1933 at the behest of Albert Einstein. The organization has grown to become one of the largest of its kind, operating in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities. The IRC's mission is to respond to the world's most severe humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment to individuals and communities affected by conflict and disaster. With a workforce dedicated to delivering impactful solutions, the IRC aims to restore dignity and hope to millions of people globally, making a significant difference in their lives and futures. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, service, equality, and accountability, ensuring that its operations are aligned with these core values.

Job Overview:
The Regional Finance Manager position is a critical role within the IRC, focusing on financial oversight, partner management, and compliance for the ECHO-funded humanitarian program in Myanmar. This position is tailored for individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-paced humanitarian settings, enjoy working collaboratively with local partners, and are dedicated to enhancing financial accountability in contexts affected by crises. The Regional Finance Manager will be instrumental in ensuring that partner expenditures are accurate, allowable, and compliant with ECHO regulations as well as IRC policies and procedures. This role is vital for maintaining strong financial stewardship and ensuring high-quality program delivery, which ultimately contributes to the IRC's mission of helping those in need.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Finance Manager include:

• Financial Oversight & Partner Support: Collaborating with IRC DE and Country office to review partner financial reports and supporting documents, ensuring expenditures meet ECHO eligibility, budget lines, and procurement standards. Conducting timely reviews of partners’ financial reports and providing written feedback and follow-up actions for each reporting cycle. Supporting partners in establishing and maintaining robust financial systems and documentation.
• Compliance & Internal Control Strengthening: Ensuring adherence to ECHO contractual requirements, national laws, and organizational financial policies. Assisting IRC Myanmar in developing compliance checklists and tools tailored to ECHO standards, identifying gaps in partner financial practices, and proposing corrective actions.
• Capacity Building & Technical Support: Providing targeted training and coaching to partners’ finance staff on ECHO compliance, expense eligibility, and audit readiness. Building strong professional relationships with partner organizations to facilitate collaboration.
• Audit Preparation & Support: Supporting IRC Myanmar in preparing for and managing audits, ensuring that all partner documentation meets audit-quality standards, and following up on audit recommendations.
• Consolidation: Working with Myanmar and Thailand country teams to review and consolidate donor budgets and reports at the regional level.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Regional Finance Manager position include a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are considered an asset. Candidates should have a minimum of 5–7 years of progressive finance experience in NGOs, INGOs, or international development, with strong experience in ECHO-funded projects or other major humanitarian donors. Proven experience in partner financial management, compliance, and audit preparation is essential, along with exposure to humanitarian programming in complex or conflict-affected contexts.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred, and professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are advantageous, indicating a higher level of expertise in financial management and accounting practices.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5–7 years of progressive finance experience, specifically within NGOs, INGOs, or international development sectors. Candidates should have substantial experience working with ECHO-funded projects or other significant humanitarian donors, demonstrating a strong understanding of financial management, compliance, and audit preparation. Experience in partner financial management and exposure to humanitarian programming in complex or conflict-affected environments is preferred.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is essential for effective communication with diverse local partners and for ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The IRC encourages national or returning national candidates to apply for this position, particularly those who have over two years of international work experience. The organization offers an attractive remuneration package for qualified national staff. The position is likely to be full-time, and while the specific contract duration is not mentioned, candidates should be prepared for a role that requires commitment to the IRC's mission and values. The IRC emphasizes the importance of professional standards and adherence to core values, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment.