Position Title: Global Centre Audit Manager Application Deadline Date: 15 Aug 2012
Position Location: Kenya Position Start Date: 01 Oct 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date:
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: Global Internal Audit
City/Province: Kenya Employee Type: Contract Salaried
Job Grade Level: 168 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFEKWOY-8WHQPW
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Implement Global Internal Audit (GIA) vision and strategy for auditing risks to the Partnership entities by partnering with key stakeholders at the Partnership Offices in promoting good stewardship over funding received to ensure alignment with donor requirements; ensuring that GIA's audit services are rendered in accordance with the IIA International Auditing Standards, GIA's Charter and WVI’s policies and procedures; ensuring the implementation of risk based integrated audit (RBIA) on all audit engagement where applicable, including Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) of national, support and branch offices, GC departments and functions, and third parties to identify, assess and audit the riskiest areas within the Partnership.
This position will play a key role in providing reasonable assurance of compliance with donor grant requirements, particularly government grants, and the roll-out of new audit initiatives. This position will also play a leading role in the roll-out of GIA's Ministry Wide Risk Assessment Project (MWRAP) by promoting at entrance conference with office leaders (heads of departments) the use of MWRAP not only as a GIA planning tool but also as a control self-assessment tool to identify, assess and mitigate significant risk to the office and the Partnership. This position will also play a leading role in streamlining GIA’s audit processes, training and coaching GC and local auditors and implementing GIA's strategic initiative of reducing audit field time and report issuance time by up to 50 %. This new initiative is designed to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in the field by providing onsite guidance to auditors on core areas and how to test that will enable operations field staff to spend more time on core activities. It will also ensure the timely management, review and completion of audit fieldwork and delivery of the results to business owners, partnership leaders and advisory boards/council and audit committees.
This position is responsible and accountable for developing and executing a risk based integrated audit (RBIA) plan of Partnership offices using the MWRAP template; leading, supervising and performing on-site reviews of Global Centre (GC) audit teams, including local auditors, audit field work as it is completed; discussing and obtaining buy-in and response/action plan from business owners as they arise; preparing final draft audit report, including recommendations, for discussion at the exit conference; providing feedback to audit staff on their performance, and submitting audit report and audit time report to the Global Centre Audit (GCA) and Global Internal Audit Administration, respectively, in a timely manner, for periodic reporting purposes.
Hire and retain highly competent auditors and participate and assist the Director of Global Centre Audit in developing the function’s annual risk based integrated audit plan; ensure that auditors are trained in the risk based integrated audit approach and government grant compliance regulations (e.g. USAID, DIFID, CIDA, etc.), and are maintaining the required certification(s) by completing annual CPE requirements and provide on-going on the job training to team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understand audit customer business, its key goals, risks, relevant policies, procedures and processes, etc. and complete the MWRAP template to use as the foundation for participating in assessing risk, evaluating the risk universe and making recommendations to the Director of GC Audit for inclusion in the annual risk based audit plan for the Partnership entities.
Recruit, lead and supervise audit team, and develop and execute specific risk based integrated audit plan using and evaluate and provide feedback to auditors regarding their performance.
Coordinate and provide Global Audit Administration with the necessary documents at least three months prior to the commencement of the audit to ensure that the audit announcement, staffing and travel arrangements can be done in a timely and cost effective manner.
Supervise and/or perform the preliminary survey and review, including completion of the MWRAP template for the audit assignment, and in conjunction with the Director of Global Centre Audit (GCA), develop audit planning memo and conduct pre-audit planning meeting with the CAO and other GIA Directors, as needed, before the commencement of fieldwork.
Conduct entrance conference with the entities senior management team and individually with key stakeholders, such as the ND, FD, PD or COO, along the lines of the MWRAP template; supervise and conduct on-site review of all work papers, discuss audit findings and recommendations with business owners and partner with them on finding value add solutions and action plans to address the recommendations before leaving the field.
Keep the Director of GCA and the CAO, only issues of fraud and potential significant reputational impact to the Partnership, abreast of all significant findings as they arise in the field and obtain input and approval before the issuance of the final draft report from the Director of GCA.
Prepare and share draft audit reports with management response at the exit conference with business owners, which may include the audit committee chair.
Share the results of the audit and the draft report with the Director of GCA upon return to home base and issue the final draft of the report to business owners within 15 days after the exit conference and the final report within 45 days after the exit conference or the last day of fieldwork.
Participate in local advisory board/council or audit committee meetings as needed to share findings, recommendations and emerging risks and trends.
Develop succession and career development plans, including Christian commitment and spiritual development, for direct reports and ensure that the same is done for their direct reports; ensure that all staff in the reporting line obtains, at least the annual minimum, continuing professional education (CPE) credits to maintain their professional certification(s), and advocate the value of promoting experienced WV auditors into financial and operational functions to strengthen WV’s internal control environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other relevant field.
Minimum of 8 -10 years in working in auditing and preferably managing staff.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant).
Experience in a Big 4 public accounting environment.
Ability to travel 30-40% of the time to international locations.
Present results using strong presentation, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED:
Fluency in a language such as Spanish, French or Portuguese an advantage
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/5ED5661E65F2687088257A450072E791?OpenDocument
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Director of Global Centre Audit Job Vacancy at World Vision Kenya
Job Title: Director of Global Centre Audit Application Deadline Date: 31 Aug 2012
Position Location: Kenya or Philippines Position Start Date: 17 Sep 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date:
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: Global Internal Audit
City/Province: Kenya or Philippines Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 19/176 Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFEKWOY-8WK39G
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Implement Global Internal Audit's (GIA) new vision and strategy for auditing risks to the Partnership entities by partnering with key internal and external stakeholders in promoting good stewardship over funding received to ensure alignment with planned program objectives and donor requirements; ensuring that GIA's audit services are rendered in accordance with the International Auditing Standards (IIA), GIA's Charter and WVI’s policies and procedures; ensuring the implementation of risk based integrated audit (RBIA) on all audit engagement, where applicable, and playing a key participatory and advisory role at advisory board/council and audit committee meetings, as needed.
Direct and manage the Global Center Audit (GCA) operations of risk based integrated audits of Partnership entities, national, support and branch offices, GC departments and functions, and third parties to identify, assess and audit the riskiest areas within the Partnership. Oversee the implementation of the GCA team audit time management tracking system; ensure the timely management and review of audit schedules resulting in the delivery of value add reports to business owners, partnership leaders and advisory boards/council and audit committees of findings that may result in revised policies, changes in internal controls to minimise risks to Partnership entities. This position will also oversee the Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) of independent offices.
Direct and provide oversight to the Global IT Auditor and GC Audit Managers who direct and supervise staff and senior auditors; ensure that all GC auditors are trained in the risk based integrated audit approach and government grant compliance regulations (e.g. USAID, DIFID, CIDA, etc.), and are maintaining the required certification(s) by completing annual CPE requirements.
Play a leadership role in the execution, monitoring and fine tuning of GIA’s policies, procedures and processes to enhance its value to the department and the partnership and participate in GIA’s risk based annual audit planning process for the Global Centre Audits (GCA) and the consolidated annual risk based integrated audit plan.
Promote GIA’s vision and strategy across the Partnership, and the adoption of the Ministry Wide Risk Assessment Project (MWRAP) template by regional and national offices to be used as a self-assessment control tool to identify, assess, and manage risk.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and monitor the expenditure budget and audit time management tracking system for the GCA group.
Oversee and coordinate the delivery of the GCA annual risk based integrated audit (RBIA) plan to be incorporated into GIA’s report to the ARC that includes but not limited to:
Audits based on annual risk assessment.
Mandatory grant audits (e.g. USAID, USDA, UK, CIDA, etc.).
Special request based on the degree of risk.
Perform or lead critical and complex audits and conduct special reviews as required Partnership leaders.
Review the results of each audit with the audit manager (team lead) and sign-off on all significant audit findings within 15 days after the exit conference, and ensure that the final draft audit report is issued within 15 days after the exit conference and the final report 45 days after the exit conference.
Monitor outstanding audit recommendations for timely implementation by business owners.
Ensure required GC Audit periodic reports are prepared and submitted to the CAO in a timely manner, including the following:
Budget to actual time and expense reports.
Audits in progress status reports.
Performance agreements and evaluations.
Coordinate and provide timely and accurate periodic reports on the quality of internal controls at national offices, including progress on the implementation of outstanding audit recommendations to partnership leaders and the audit and risk management committee (ARC) of the WVI Board.
Develop succession and career development plans, including Christian commitment and spiritual development, for direct reports and ensure that the same is done for their direct reports.
Ensure that all staff in the reporting line obtains, at least the annual minimum, continuing professional education (CPE) credits to maintain their professional certification(s), and advocate the value of promoting experienced WV auditors into financial and operational functions to strengthen WV’s internal control environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Audit, Finance, Accounting or related field.
7+ years experience in leading an Audit team, including US Government Grant auditing.
Certified either as a CPA, CIA, CA or equivalent.
At least seven years experience at the manager level or above in a combination of internal audit, public accounting or financial management.
Leading virtual and cross cultural teams.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to travel up to 40%.
PREFERRED:
Understanding and willingness to understand Third World Development preferred.
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/148E97CD3280BA7D88257A4700255A95?OpenDocument
Position Location: Kenya or Philippines Position Start Date: 17 Sep 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date:
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: Global Internal Audit
City/Province: Kenya or Philippines Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 19/176 Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFEKWOY-8WK39G
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Implement Global Internal Audit's (GIA) new vision and strategy for auditing risks to the Partnership entities by partnering with key internal and external stakeholders in promoting good stewardship over funding received to ensure alignment with planned program objectives and donor requirements; ensuring that GIA's audit services are rendered in accordance with the International Auditing Standards (IIA), GIA's Charter and WVI’s policies and procedures; ensuring the implementation of risk based integrated audit (RBIA) on all audit engagement, where applicable, and playing a key participatory and advisory role at advisory board/council and audit committee meetings, as needed.
Direct and manage the Global Center Audit (GCA) operations of risk based integrated audits of Partnership entities, national, support and branch offices, GC departments and functions, and third parties to identify, assess and audit the riskiest areas within the Partnership. Oversee the implementation of the GCA team audit time management tracking system; ensure the timely management and review of audit schedules resulting in the delivery of value add reports to business owners, partnership leaders and advisory boards/council and audit committees of findings that may result in revised policies, changes in internal controls to minimise risks to Partnership entities. This position will also oversee the Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) of independent offices.
Direct and provide oversight to the Global IT Auditor and GC Audit Managers who direct and supervise staff and senior auditors; ensure that all GC auditors are trained in the risk based integrated audit approach and government grant compliance regulations (e.g. USAID, DIFID, CIDA, etc.), and are maintaining the required certification(s) by completing annual CPE requirements.
Play a leadership role in the execution, monitoring and fine tuning of GIA’s policies, procedures and processes to enhance its value to the department and the partnership and participate in GIA’s risk based annual audit planning process for the Global Centre Audits (GCA) and the consolidated annual risk based integrated audit plan.
Promote GIA’s vision and strategy across the Partnership, and the adoption of the Ministry Wide Risk Assessment Project (MWRAP) template by regional and national offices to be used as a self-assessment control tool to identify, assess, and manage risk.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and monitor the expenditure budget and audit time management tracking system for the GCA group.
Oversee and coordinate the delivery of the GCA annual risk based integrated audit (RBIA) plan to be incorporated into GIA’s report to the ARC that includes but not limited to:
Audits based on annual risk assessment.
Mandatory grant audits (e.g. USAID, USDA, UK, CIDA, etc.).
Special request based on the degree of risk.
Perform or lead critical and complex audits and conduct special reviews as required Partnership leaders.
Review the results of each audit with the audit manager (team lead) and sign-off on all significant audit findings within 15 days after the exit conference, and ensure that the final draft audit report is issued within 15 days after the exit conference and the final report 45 days after the exit conference.
Monitor outstanding audit recommendations for timely implementation by business owners.
Ensure required GC Audit periodic reports are prepared and submitted to the CAO in a timely manner, including the following:
Budget to actual time and expense reports.
Audits in progress status reports.
Performance agreements and evaluations.
Coordinate and provide timely and accurate periodic reports on the quality of internal controls at national offices, including progress on the implementation of outstanding audit recommendations to partnership leaders and the audit and risk management committee (ARC) of the WVI Board.
Develop succession and career development plans, including Christian commitment and spiritual development, for direct reports and ensure that the same is done for their direct reports.
Ensure that all staff in the reporting line obtains, at least the annual minimum, continuing professional education (CPE) credits to maintain their professional certification(s), and advocate the value of promoting experienced WV auditors into financial and operational functions to strengthen WV’s internal control environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Audit, Finance, Accounting or related field.
7+ years experience in leading an Audit team, including US Government Grant auditing.
Certified either as a CPA, CIA, CA or equivalent.
At least seven years experience at the manager level or above in a combination of internal audit, public accounting or financial management.
Leading virtual and cross cultural teams.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to travel up to 40%.
PREFERRED:
Understanding and willingness to understand Third World Development preferred.
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/148E97CD3280BA7D88257A4700255A95?OpenDocument
Finance & Support Services Director Job Vacancy at World Vision Sudan
Job Title: Finance & Support Services Director Application Deadline Date: 10 Aug 2012
Position Location: Bujumbura Position Start Date: 01 Oct 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 30 Sep 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Burundi Program/Office Name: WV Burundi
City/Province: Bujumbura Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 168 Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFELNTA-8V6L8R
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide overall leadership and management to the Finance, Supply Chain, Admin & IT functions, by promoting financial stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial information to be used by senior management for decision making.
Ensure compliance at all levels to both local Statutory and Partnership policies and procedures,
Proactively mobilise and ensure effective utilization of resources, and manage the financial risks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic networks
Develop good networks and relationships with other NOs, SOs, other partnership areas, other NGO, Banking entities, etc.
Promote shared resource networks within the Sub-region, Africa and the partnership.
Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings.
Promote effective networks within WV through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship.Strategic financial planning and management
Alignment of partnership budgets between National office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and support offices.
With the National Office Leadership, advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Regional Working Group (RWG) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader.
Manage NO budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Operations Director
Coordinate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines, and as part of annual business planning.
Contribute on the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines.
Cost efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through:
Promote benchmarks for determining effective resource utilization at all levels.
Contribute to the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.
Ensure cost effectiveness through competitive bidding process and quality products/outputsStrategic financial planning and management
Alignment of partnership budgets between National office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and support offices.
With the National Office Leadership, advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Regional Working Group (RWG) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader.
Manage NO budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Operations Director
Coordinate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines, and as part of annual business planning.
Contribute on the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines.
Promote financial accountability and reporting
Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations.
Submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting.
Definition and implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems.
Provide oversight on MFI financial management.
Management of fixed assets.
Adhering to partnership policies and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other policies.
Complying with year-end closing process including of year-end reports, appendices and carryforward guidelines.
Inputting project financial reports in Notes (Field Financial Reporting) FFR database.
Reconciling MyPBAS to FFR monthly with action plans for addressing outstanding items.
Play the role of Disclosure Officer whenever an allegation is received by WVI under the Integrity and Risk Reporting (IRR) policy with regards to his/her specific office.
Visit ADPs and other project sites at least on a quarterly basis in order to monitor on accountability issues, follow up on implementation of audit findings and provide support
Risk Management and Control
Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings, both at the NO and project levels.
Ensure that management responses to audits performed to the NO and projects are sent on time to the Audit Department , and that audit recommendations are implemented
Ensure adequate preparation for GC and external audits.
Monitor the Africa Financial Risk Matrix
Capacity building
Ensure competent and motivated staff are hired and retained.
Ensure there is a capacity development plan for finance staff.
Coordinate and conduct training in areas like accounting, SunSystem, risk management, grant compliance and other key financial areas to NO and project finance staff.
Facilitate ND, operations and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements.
Ensure a continuing professional education.
Participate in the relevant National, Regional, Africa and partnership capacity building initiatives.
Ensure partnership finance policies and procedures are understood by senior management, operations/technical staff, communities and board.
Promote on the job coaching processes and specific tailor made training programs for staff.
Develop a succession plan for key finance positions
Strategic networks
Develop good networks and relationships with other NOs, SOs, other partnership areas, other NGO, Banking entities, etc.
Promote shared resource networks within the Sub-region, Africa and the partnership.
Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings.
Promote effective networks within WV through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship.
Provide leadership to Supply Chain & Admin Department
Represent SC&A department in NO senior management/ Leadership team meetings.
Provide leadership to the SC&A department and ensure smooth running and efficient delivery of services.
Ensure WV Policies and Procedures are followed in all the activities of the department.
Ensure the office gets quality goods and services at the best prices.
Ensure staff working conditions are conducive and there is efficient facilitation of staff and visitors
Provide leadership to ICT Department
Represent ICT department in NO senior management/ Leadership team meetings.
Provide leadership to the ICT department and ensure smooth running and efficient delivery of services.
Ensure WV Policies and Procedures are followed in all the activities of the department.
Ensure there is excellent connectivity in the NO and in the field ADP sites.
Facilitate staff with working tools including computer equipment and ensure they are in good working condition..
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
Degree in Finance, Business Admin, or Accounting.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls
Knowledge of and experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred
Experience in establishing and enforcing common protocols and standards throughout a large organization
Senior leadership experience in strategic financial management
Fluent English & French communication skills
Track record of successfully training, developing/mentoring and supervising finance staff
Working knowledge of the WV Partnership preferred and ability to interface sensitively with people from various departments in both field and support offices
PREFERRED:
MBA or equivalent preferred
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/6BCACD570F6FC48D88257A1B004FBC1B?OpenDocument
Position Location: Bujumbura Position Start Date: 01 Oct 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 30 Sep 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Burundi Program/Office Name: WV Burundi
City/Province: Bujumbura Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 168 Recruitment Status: Actively Recruiting
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFELNTA-8V6L8R
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide overall leadership and management to the Finance, Supply Chain, Admin & IT functions, by promoting financial stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial information to be used by senior management for decision making.
Ensure compliance at all levels to both local Statutory and Partnership policies and procedures,
Proactively mobilise and ensure effective utilization of resources, and manage the financial risks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic networks
Develop good networks and relationships with other NOs, SOs, other partnership areas, other NGO, Banking entities, etc.
Promote shared resource networks within the Sub-region, Africa and the partnership.
Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings.
Promote effective networks within WV through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship.Strategic financial planning and management
Alignment of partnership budgets between National office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and support offices.
With the National Office Leadership, advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Regional Working Group (RWG) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader.
Manage NO budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Operations Director
Coordinate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines, and as part of annual business planning.
Contribute on the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines.
Cost efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through:
Promote benchmarks for determining effective resource utilization at all levels.
Contribute to the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.
Ensure cost effectiveness through competitive bidding process and quality products/outputsStrategic financial planning and management
Alignment of partnership budgets between National office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and support offices.
With the National Office Leadership, advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Regional Working Group (RWG) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader.
Manage NO budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Operations Director
Coordinate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines, and as part of annual business planning.
Contribute on the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines.
Promote financial accountability and reporting
Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations.
Submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting.
Definition and implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems.
Provide oversight on MFI financial management.
Management of fixed assets.
Adhering to partnership policies and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other policies.
Complying with year-end closing process including of year-end reports, appendices and carryforward guidelines.
Inputting project financial reports in Notes (Field Financial Reporting) FFR database.
Reconciling MyPBAS to FFR monthly with action plans for addressing outstanding items.
Play the role of Disclosure Officer whenever an allegation is received by WVI under the Integrity and Risk Reporting (IRR) policy with regards to his/her specific office.
Visit ADPs and other project sites at least on a quarterly basis in order to monitor on accountability issues, follow up on implementation of audit findings and provide support
Risk Management and Control
Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings, both at the NO and project levels.
Ensure that management responses to audits performed to the NO and projects are sent on time to the Audit Department , and that audit recommendations are implemented
Ensure adequate preparation for GC and external audits.
Monitor the Africa Financial Risk Matrix
Capacity building
Ensure competent and motivated staff are hired and retained.
Ensure there is a capacity development plan for finance staff.
Coordinate and conduct training in areas like accounting, SunSystem, risk management, grant compliance and other key financial areas to NO and project finance staff.
Facilitate ND, operations and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements.
Ensure a continuing professional education.
Participate in the relevant National, Regional, Africa and partnership capacity building initiatives.
Ensure partnership finance policies and procedures are understood by senior management, operations/technical staff, communities and board.
Promote on the job coaching processes and specific tailor made training programs for staff.
Develop a succession plan for key finance positions
Strategic networks
Develop good networks and relationships with other NOs, SOs, other partnership areas, other NGO, Banking entities, etc.
Promote shared resource networks within the Sub-region, Africa and the partnership.
Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings.
Promote effective networks within WV through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship.
Provide leadership to Supply Chain & Admin Department
Represent SC&A department in NO senior management/ Leadership team meetings.
Provide leadership to the SC&A department and ensure smooth running and efficient delivery of services.
Ensure WV Policies and Procedures are followed in all the activities of the department.
Ensure the office gets quality goods and services at the best prices.
Ensure staff working conditions are conducive and there is efficient facilitation of staff and visitors
Provide leadership to ICT Department
Represent ICT department in NO senior management/ Leadership team meetings.
Provide leadership to the ICT department and ensure smooth running and efficient delivery of services.
Ensure WV Policies and Procedures are followed in all the activities of the department.
Ensure there is excellent connectivity in the NO and in the field ADP sites.
Facilitate staff with working tools including computer equipment and ensure they are in good working condition..
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
Degree in Finance, Business Admin, or Accounting.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls
Knowledge of and experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred
Experience in establishing and enforcing common protocols and standards throughout a large organization
Senior leadership experience in strategic financial management
Fluent English & French communication skills
Track record of successfully training, developing/mentoring and supervising finance staff
Working knowledge of the WV Partnership preferred and ability to interface sensitively with people from various departments in both field and support offices
PREFERRED:
MBA or equivalent preferred
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/6BCACD570F6FC48D88257A1B004FBC1B?OpenDocument
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