Regional Finance Manager, WARO

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Position Title: Regional Finance Manager, WARO
Location: Dakar, Remote
Country: Senegal
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, providing relief and development services without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization focuses on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes individuals from all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need. The agency's mission is driven by a collaborative, mission-driven culture that aims to improve the lives of the poor throughout the world. CRS has a diverse workforce and emphasizes the importance of integrity, accountability, and trust in its operations, ensuring that its processes reflect its commitment to safeguarding and ethical conduct.

Job Overview:
The Regional Finance Manager for the West Africa Regional Office (WARO) is responsible for ensuring high levels of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability, and effective financial risk management across the Country Programs (CPs) and relevant partners. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the financial management systems, processes, and practices necessary for delivering high-quality programs that serve the poor and vulnerable populations. The Finance Manager will anticipate and manage the financial management services needs and delivery challenges, identifying and implementing improvement solutions to minimize financial risks for the CPs and partners. The role involves working across 11 countries in West Africa, including Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, The Gambia, Mali, Niger, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and requires a proactive approach to service delivery, compliance, and financial management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Finance Manager include developing and managing financial processes in accordance with organizational policies, providing proactive service delivery and support to managers and staff throughout the project cycle, ensuring compliance with CRS policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and donor regulations. The manager will oversee budget development and management, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data, and safeguarding resources. Responsibilities also include maintaining supporting documentation for audit trails, preparing budgets and cost proposals, leading finance training sessions, managing team dynamics, and overseeing performance management for direct reports. The manager will be responsible for timely reporting to stakeholders, assessing financial management capacity of staff and subrecipients, and addressing audit findings effectively. Additionally, the manager will fill in for Finance Managers during their absence as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration with relevant accounting courses, or a professional accounting qualification such as CPA/ACCA. An MBA or Master’s degree in a related field with a focus on Accounting is preferred. A professional certification in Accounting or a related field is highly desirable. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar position, preferably within an International NGO, with additional education potentially substituting for some experience.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, with coursework in accounting. A Master’s degree in a related field, particularly with a focus on Accounting, is preferred. Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are highly valued and may enhance a candidate's qualifications.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in financial management, preferably in a similar role within an International NGO. Candidates with additional educational qualifications may have some of the experience requirements waived. Experience in budgeting, analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis, and compliance with donor regulations is essential.

Languages:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory, while proficiency in French is preferred. The ability to communicate effectively in both languages will be beneficial for collaboration and reporting purposes.

Additional Notes:
This is a regular, full-time telecommuter position, with a preference for candidates based in countries where CRS has existing offices. CRS does not sponsor visas for telecommuting employees. The role may require travel up to 30%. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. The organization is committed to safeguarding program participants and staff from exploitation and abuse, and candidates are expected to adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct. The anticipated duration of the assignment may be informed by a term limit based on the job type and agency needs.