SRI Executive has been retained by Cordaid International to assist with their search for an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Senior Finance Manager, CAR.
Introduction
In the Central African Republic, Cordaid is currently running programs in Bangui (the head office) and in Damara, Bouar, Bozoum, Bocaranga, Bangassou, Bossangoa, Alindao, Berberati and Mobaye where Cordaid has sub-offices. Cordaid CAR has about 200 employees in the country.
Cordaid is optimizing subsidiarity between Head and Country office. In the shift from grant giving to grant seeking organisation operations in the country become more and more complex. Consortia with different stakeholders plus a multitude of donors and formats, rules and regulations need to be monitored. Reinforcing the capacity in the office in view of taking on more responsibilities requires high level qualified senior financial staff willing and able to work in a difficult fragile context where Cordaid works.
Position and responsibility
The Senior Financial Manager, as Head of the Finance unit, is responsible for all aspects of overall financial management of Cordaid Central African Republic. He/she is part of the Senior Management Team and reports to the Country Director. S/he works closely with colleagues based in the office and in some sub-offices in the country, as well as with the Financial Controllers and Financial Advisors at the Global Office in The Netherlands. S/he will also liaise with representatives and financial officers of counterpart partner organizations.
General Objective of the Posting
The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for the financial strategy and financial management of the Country Office in CAR. This includes a complete, accurate and timely financial administration compliant with applicable rules and regulations and Cordaid’s Accounting Manual, proper control of project running in the country and control on overall financial target for the Country Office .The Senior Finance Manager is the line manager of the financial staff divided over 3 departments accounting 5 staff, financial control 2 and project control 4.  He/she will develop the organization’s budget, oversee the preparation of financial reports and will be involved in directing financial processes in country. The jobholder is also responsible for planning the organization’s long-term financial goals and protecting the organization’s assets.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Finance Manager ensures proper controlled environment and AO/IC at the Country Office (in line with general Cordaid practices) and will facilitate the following key responsibilities:
Budgets
In collaboration with relevant Program Staff, Project Controllers, Project Leaders and Country Director:
Daily Financial Management
Reporting
Other
Key deliverables of the position in the first twelve to eighteen months will include:
Qualifications and Experience
Specifics of Duty Station
The Senior Financial Manager will be based in the Cordaid office in Bangui. Occasional travel to other project areas, security permitting, will occasionally be required. This is a non-accompanied posting.
Terms of Appointment
This is a senior-level management position open to professionals with the required experience and qualifications. The contract period is for one year initially, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding, starting as soon as possible. Cordaid offers a contract with competitive, fair and comprehensive salary and benefits package which includes R&R, a comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution, a holiday allowance, 13th month, hardship and cost of living allowance.
If you wish to be considered for this position, please forward an English copy of your CV in Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation to cordaidsfmcar@sri-executive.com on or before July 25, 2019, GMT+8. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence as we pride ourselves on our professional service. We will revert to you as soon as feasible when we have reviewed your application.
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