CARE International – Somalia
CARE is one of the world’s leading international humanitarian agencies working to help people achieve social and economic well-being while being among the best in their fields.
CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia.
CARE Somalia and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
1. Job Title: Finance Director
We are seeking to recruit talented Country Office (CO) Finance Director who is to develop, manage and administer the CO plans for proper recording, documentation, control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations in compliance with CARE and donor rules & regulations.
S/he will provide oversight of the day-to-day financial operations at the CO level and is accountable for organizing and providing high level quality financial services to CO programs, projects and units staff.
S/he will work closely with the Shared Services Center (SSC) and Regional Management Unit (RMU) and CO senior management team to ensure appropriate financial support and resources are available.
S/he will also ensure a partnership is developed and nurtured between Finance, Program and other program support units in the CO.
The position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia (up to 50% travel).
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management or equivalent with 7 to 10 years as Finance Controller or Finance Manager in Country Office environment.
S/he should have thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.
S/he should have solid accounting systems experience and thorough understanding of financial accounting, reporting, grants and contract management processes.
S/he should have good analytical skills, attention to details, ability to work effectively under time pressure, very strong business partnering skills with ability to influence CO senior staff, team player, proactive individual with ability to offer structured guidance, ability to ensure that the right priorities are set for the CO finance team, proven experience in training finance and non-finance staff and proficiency in English.
Please see; Finance Director to apply online if your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity by 4th March 2015.
Please indicate “Senior Finance Analyst” as the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
