International Rescue Committee · 8 hours ago
ERT Deputy Director, Finance
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to humanitarian crises globally, and they are seeking an ERT Deputy Director, Finance to oversee financial functions during emergency deployments. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the development of financial strategies to meet the needs of affected populations.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Be prepared to deploy within 72 hours
Lead the start-up of financial functions and services; including identification of banking or other cash transfer options, start-up of Integra financial ledger system, design of finance structure and recruitment and training of staff, establishment of effective internal control systems
Proactively engage with and as required support People and Culture and Logistics in start-up activities and systems implementation to promote efficient processing of transactions and positive working relationships between the functions
Participate in, and contribute to content for Emergency Unit trainings and conferences
Build and maintain the country/emergency program operating budget and other required expenditure and planning tools; ensure ongoing and timely communications with the CD/Emergency Field Director and senior management team on budget position and areas of financial concern
Represent and coordinate with other agencies, local government, donors on financial issues and regulations as applicable
Assess and provide input on post emergency strategies, structures and transition plans and participate in the development of security and contingency planning for the emergency operation
Provide a comprehensive handover to successor, including ensuring transfer of all related documentation, program monitoring data and staff performance information
Function as Finance Controller, including execution and oversight of the following functional areas: Treasury
Supervises all country office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates
In compliance with IRC policy, establishes country policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements, foreign currency holdings, advance payments, credit terms, and use of bank payment instruments
Supervises the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliations
Designs, implements, and monitors systems, procedures and reporting required to maintain current accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments entered into and which obligate IRC to future spending
Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to New York and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate grant implementation
Ensures the development and implementation of a plan to minimize the country’s foreign exchange exposure to currency gains and losses
Supervises the collection of contractual and other receivables
Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements
Ensures that all in country finance and supply chain management policies and procedures are in compliance with IRC’ and donors’ requirements and regulations
Develops and reviews in country finance and supply chain policies and procedures annually, or as required
Ensures IRC and donor financial and supply chain reporting requirements are completed on timely and satisfactorily
In coordination with the Country Director, ensures that balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly
Closely monitors all financial and supply chain activities, keeping the Country Director up to date on situations affecting financial performance and internal controls
Ensures the preparation of all donor financial, procurement and inventory reports in respect to contractual requirements
Ensures risk management field monitoring visits are conducted and documented quarterly
Facilitates and coordinates external, internal, donor or government audits as needed, or required
Supervises the protection of the country’s assets (cash, inventory, NEP) through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures
Is the principal liaison with IRC NY on all finance, accounting, cash management and supply chain matters
Assists the country management team with the design and development of new budget proposals fit for use in Integra
Supports the implementation of the Grant Operating Opening, Interim and Closing meetings
Provides the country management team with monthly budget vs. actual grant specific reports
Developing spending plans: To help foresee over/underspending for appropriate actions
Develop analytical reports for response team decision making
Provide technical support remotely and through in-country visits or short-term deployments following an approved scope of work
Undertake technical assessments or evaluations of large-scale complex programs
Prepare and conduct training at and participate in the International or Regional Finance Conferences and during country visits
Contribute to the development of financial and accounting policy including the maintenance of the International Finance Manual, and the continued development of financial accounting systems
Assist in the development and design of standard finance training modules to be implemented by IRC worldwide
Assist in the development and launch of new technical policy, procedures and training materials
Support EmU HQ budget and grant management and respond to ad-hoc requests as requested as assigned by supervisor
Contribute to the design and implementation of the EmU’s Strategic Action Plan and related implementation plan
Focal point for Integra systems orientation and training to new Emergency Finance and program staff
Qualification
Required
University degree required
6+ years progressive experience developing and managing finance functions in the non-profit space, including 3 years in emergency/conflict areas
Previous experience working with a major general ledger software package or ERP system for accounting packages
Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend and implement standard, efficient approaches to ensure rapid, consistent, high quality financial management and service provision in an emergency environment
Prior experience leading large, complex donor funded programs and grants; including experience with USG, European, DFID and UN funding streams, foreign currency and exchange management, and budget development and oversight
Demonstrated skills in building strong finance teams and establishing new finance operations, including ability to communicate and work effectively with senior management, operating and program staff and functions
Organized and flexible. Able to work productively in a fast-paced team environment, to work independently and the ability to meet changing demands
Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas
Good facilitator and teammate in solving problems
Committed to staff training and development
Preferred
CPA/CA certification
Experience with Dynamics 365
Bilingual English and French/Arabic
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International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
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