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FINANCE DIRECTOR - SHORT TERM CONTRACT

Bujumbura

  • Organization: CARE - USA
  • Location: Bujumbura
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Banking and Finance
    • Administration/Finance
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

At CARE, we seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live with dignity and security.

This has been our vision since 1945, when we were founded to send lifesaving CARE Packages® to survivors of World War II. Today, CARE is a global leader in the movement to eradicate poverty. In 2016, CARE worked in 94 countries and reached 80 million people with an incredible range of life-saving programs. We also put women and girls at the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We seek dynamic, innovative thinkers to further our mission. If you share our core beliefs: poverty is an injustice; poverty is solvable; and together, we have the power to end it, join us.

CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of people. We put women and girls in the centre because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE originally established an office in Burundi in 1994 to help people affected by civil unrest. Our initial program focused on the distribution of emergency supplies to internally displaced people and returning refugees in the northern part of the country.

CARE is seeking a Finance Director to work in a short-term capacity in Burundi. The person in this short-term contract will support and run the Finance Department during a transition period. During the time of this short-term contract, the Finance Director will be responsible for Budget Monitoring & Control inclusive of FY19 Planning and Budgeting Processes. S/he will support the country office team by developing the required information and submitting the files within the appropriate deadlines.

Reporting directly to the Country Director, the Finance Director will also support the country office proposal budget development and ensure compliance with the Awards & Sub-Awards new policies by conducting training to Finance and non-Finance staff and ensure transfer of knowledge is completed appropriately. S/he will lead the production of monthly expenditure reports and ensure that the same are reported to the budget holder within one week after monthly close. The person in this role will lead the production of required reports, such as COMFORT, Property to GL Reconciliations, CO Quarterly Priorities, and VAT reports. S/he will monitor all required Grants Milestones.

Responsibilities:

  • Budget Monitoring & Control
  • Financial Analysis & Management Reporting
  • Grants Management Support
  • Internal Control Processes & Systems Management
  • Staff Capacity Building

Qualifications:

  • ACCA/CA or ACA with graduate in finance or commerce
  • 2 years working experience in managing finance function in CARE USA
  • Working experience on PEOPLESOFT system

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAREUSA&cws=52&rid=4126

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

CARE USA is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

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