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International Rescue Committee Global Surge Team Roster: Finance Controller in United States
Requisition ID: req52330
Job Title: Global Surge Team Roster: Finance Controller
Sector: Finance
Employment Category: Occasional - Global Surge Team
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Location: Global Roving
Work Arrangement: Open to Remote
Job Description
The IRC’s Global Surge Team (GST) is a roster of esteemed and highly qualified humanitarian professionals who deploy on short notice to non-emergency and emergency contexts to support the IRC’s mission. Members of the GST provide specialist support where talent is most needed for short-term deployments of up to three months. The GST is a flexible employment opportunity for staff, requiring members to be available for deployments only 50% of the year (with opportunities for additional deployments if incumbent is interested).
Job Overview:
The Finance Controller provides technical assistance to field programs and staff in matters of financial processes & procedures (including treasury, controllership, and budget management support).
Major Responsibilities:
• Temporarily assume the position of the country or program office’s Deputy Director Finance until a permanent staff can be identified and trained, including:
o Closely monitors financial activities and advises the Country Director on financial performance of the office, issues with internal controls or financial management
o Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis
o Manages the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by headquarters and donors
o Ensures in-country internal control reviews of operations are regularly undertaken
o Facilitates external, internal, donor or government audits
o Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to finance and complies with tax and other legal requirements
• Deploy to country or program offices to act as a surge finance staff, lead budget developments, and contribute to other financial activities as needed:
o Oversee the preparation and revision of grant proposal budgets; supports programs with guidance on costing and inputs in creating budgets for submission
o Prepares and maintains the country’s annual operating budget; ensures cost coverage for in-country operating costs and updates the operating budget regularly
o Presents and facilitates the review of actual to budget expenditures with the Country Director and program managers
• Assist field offices with onboarding for the new Deputy Director of Finance and/or Finance Manager as required.
• Provide training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding IRC financial procedures and internal controls.
• Work with the Regional Finance Directors, Deputy Director Finance and Country Director to develop the job descriptions and Terms of Reference (TOR) of various finance field position.
• Meet with the respective Country Director and Deputy Director, Finance at the beginning and end of each assignment to discuss terms of reference and the outcome of the deployment.
• Assist with the rollout and implementation of new ERP system as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in IRC financial policy and financial systems.
Job Requirements:
• 6+ year’s progressive NGO accounting experience in an international development environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Master’s Degree a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of USAID and UN cooperative agreements.
• Ability to present sophisticated financial information in a succinct and compelling manner, and to solve complex matters through the use of analyses, data-sharing, and cooperation.
• Experience with in a humanitarian emergency setting highly desirable
• Knowledge of US Government, European Union, and United Nations donor reporting regulations highly desirable.
• Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package – experience with MS D365 preferred.
• Highly reliable and flexible approach to professional responsibilities: the ability to change course at a moment’s notice yet remain focused and productive, as well as ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in diverse multi-cultural environments.
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be productive under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish strongly preferred
• Strong digital literacy: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment