Regional Finance Manager

Job Posting Organization:
Action Against Hunger is a global organization dedicated to ending hunger. Established with the mission to develop innovative solutions and advocate for lasting change, the organization reaches approximately 24 million people each year through its hunger prevention and treatment programs. Operating in over 50 countries, Action Against Hunger partners with local communities to tackle the root causes of hunger, which include climate change, conflict, inequality, and emergencies. Action Against Hunger USA is part of the larger international network and manages operations in several countries including Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti. The organization is currently implementing a DG ECHO-funded Regional Disaster Preparedness Program in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, focusing on Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti, with additional components in South Sudan.

Job Overview:
The Regional Finance Manager will play a crucial role as the senior financial authority for the DG ECHO Regional Disaster Preparedness Program, which spans across Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and South Sudan. This position reports to the Regional Consortium Coordinator and is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust financial systems, controls, reporting standards, and compliance frameworks. The aim is to protect the integrity of the program while ensuring the transparent, efficient, and accountable use of donor funding. The Regional Finance Manager will oversee various financial functions including consolidated budgeting, financial forecasting, donor reporting, sub-grant management, and audit readiness. The role also involves providing functional guidance and capacity strengthening to country finance teams and consortium partners. This position is ideal for an experienced humanitarian finance leader with expertise in DG ECHO grant management and multi-country financial oversight, capable of translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for program leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Finance Manager will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties including: providing overall financial oversight for the consolidated program budget across multiple countries; maintaining an accurate master budget with visibility of expenditures and commitments; developing quarterly cash-flow forecasts and monthly Budget Versus Actual reports; leading financial preparedness for Crisis Modifier activations; advising program leadership on financial matters; serving as the primary financial reporting lead for the DG ECHO grant; preparing donor reporting and audit documentation; maintaining program-wide audit readiness; managing financial aspects of grant amendments; developing consistent financial reporting standards; overseeing financial due diligence and sub-grant agreements; coordinating financial obligations within consortium components; establishing strong internal controls; ensuring appropriate financial controls for Somalia’s operating context; overseeing multi-currency accounting and compliance; conducting financial monitoring visits; developing and maintaining a Financial Risk Register; providing financial dashboards and summaries; leading the financial closeout process; and mentoring country finance officers and partner finance teams.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Financial Management, or a closely related quantitative discipline. A master’s degree or professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is considered an added advantage. Additional training in EU grant management, DG ECHO financial compliance, or humanitarian financial management is strongly preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of financial management experience within an international humanitarian or development organization, with at least three years in a senior regional or multi-country finance role responsible for complex institutional donor grants. Expert knowledge of DG ECHO General Conditions and financial compliance is essential, along with proven experience managing multi-partner financial arrangements.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Financial Management, or a closely related quantitative discipline. A master’s degree or professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is highly desirable. Additional training in EU grant management, DG ECHO financial compliance, or humanitarian financial management is strongly preferred, indicating a well-rounded educational foundation in finance and management.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of financial management experience within an international humanitarian or development organization. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a senior regional or multi-country finance role, demonstrating responsibility for complex institutional donor grants. Experience managing DG ECHO-funded programs, including budgeting, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and audit preparation, is essential. Candidates should also have strong experience in financial forecasting, risk management, and donor reporting, as well as the ability to analyze complex financial information and provide guidance to senior leaders.

Languages:
Full professional fluency in written and spoken English is required for this position. Working knowledge of additional languages such as French, Somali, or Amharic is considered an advantage, enhancing communication capabilities within diverse teams and regions.

Additional Notes:
This position is open to nationals of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, as well as non-national candidates who already have the legal right to work in these countries. The role may require travel approximately 30%–40% of the time across program countries, including travel to challenging or high-risk environments. The position is aimed at ensuring the financial integrity of a major regional disaster-preparedness program, with a focus on building financial systems that support effective humanitarian action. Candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the provided link for consideration.