Support Programme Director (PD) in managing program finance at the country office/program entity
Prepare and follow up annual program budget for regional program
Advise on financial and other relevant legislation and regulation in the host country
Advise program staff on financial and administrative issues
Assist in budget preparation for resource mobilization
Support the country office/program entity with procurement and contractual matters
Coordinate audits in collaboration with global finance teams.
Support PD in managing administrative and Human Resources (HR) compliance matters
Assist with technical HR matters
Ensure that payroll is correctly administered
Ensure that labour law is considered in all staff matters and that office is legally registered
Ensure that all insurance matters are adequately handled
Oversee computer maintenance and security.
Support PD in managing partner grant compliance
Ensure partners are well informed on Diakonia and grant financial policies/procedures requirements and able to comply
Provide technical support to partners on work plan, budget, financial reporting and audits
Facilitate, process and track grant payment to partners
Provide financial capacity building to partners
Be responsible for follow up of partners on financial and administrative systems
Review and assess partners´ budgets, financial reports and audit reports
Conduct financial monitoring to designated partners, both partners´ office and field.
Assist PD in managing donor compliance
Support program staff on all financial reporting requirements to different donors
Ensure comprehensive compliance to various donor agreements.
Experience and qualifications
University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting and Finance or another related field
Relevant professional certification, specifically Certified Public Accountant.
Minimum 3 years related work experience, specifically working with NGO/ CSO section in a multi-country or pan African partner context
Ability to work effectively and under pressure
Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Professionalism, energy and integrity
Ability to communicate effectively with sensitivity and confidentiality
Professional English capacity required and fluency in French highly recommended
Good written and verbal communication skills.