Regional Finance Manager Africa at Norwegian Red Cross

Job Details

The Regional Finance Manager is the senior financial professional in the region whose purpose is to ensure financial management in line with Norwegian Red Cross rules and regulations, and contractual obligations.

The overall responsibility as Regional Finance Manager

• Coordinate the annual budgeting and reporting processes in the Africa region, in line with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure internal control and financial risk management at regional and country levels, including oversight of mitigating actions and management of suspected and confirmed cases of fraud and corruption.

We seek a person who;

• is a self-starter, makes things happen and is result oriented
• communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
• builds a useful network of contacts and relationship and utilizes it to achieve objectives
• provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and co-ordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully

Education:

• Relevant university degree such as Chartered Auditor, Business Administration or Finance Degree, Chartered Accountant or equivalent.

Experience and proven skills with:

• managing international finance teams, including remote support.
• financial planning and budget analysis.
• conducting FD assessments and activities.
• training and coaching.
• managing risk management, and ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality.
• relevant accounting concepts, International Financial Reporting Standards or equivalent.
• strategic thinking and understanding of “big picture” aspects in an organization.
• internal control and treasury management concepts.
• change management.

Other skills:

• Fluency in English. Working proficiency of French is an asset.
• International driving licence (manual gear) is required

Reporting to:

Regional Representative Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya

Position is based in:

Nairobi, Kenya – family post

Contract:

24 months’ contract, with possibility of extension