Director II, Global Finance job at ChildFund
Vacancy Title: Director II, Global Finance
Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO
Category: Accounting & Finance
Jobs at: ChildFund
Deadline: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Uganda, East Africa
Summary:
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About ChildFund:
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization operating in 23 countries, connecting children with the resources they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe.
ChildFund’s Values:
ChildFund is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment. The organization promotes a culture of connection, providing opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership while contributing talents and innovations to its mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment:
ChildFund has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and representatives. ChildFund is dedicated to creating a safe environment in the workplace and in the communities it serves, ensuring all staff, partners, and representatives adhere to this commitment.
About This Role:
The Director II, Global Finance provides leadership for international financial management across all country and regional offices. This role ensures consistency in reporting and alignment with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational and local requirements, and professional standards. The Director oversees an international team of Finance professionals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee an international team of Finance professionals, including Area Finance Leads and Finance Directors in country offices.
- Guide and facilitate the effective use of financial resources in 20 country offices, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, organizational, and local requirements.
- Coordinate with International Office departments and Regional Directors to meet global and local financial management and reporting needs.
- Monitor and measure financial deliverables.
- Provide general financial management support to country offices.
- Ensure financial management and reporting satisfy the requirements of local audits and donors.
- Advise on the financial feasibility and accounting details of grant proposals and budgeting components during grant development.
- Assist in the review and revision of policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and create efficiencies in financial management and operations.
- Coordinate with the Director, GSS Global Accounting to ensure accounting services meet organization-wide financial reporting and analysis needs.
- Serve as a leader on the Global Finance and Accounting Services management team, overseeing and monitoring timelines and deliverables.
- Lead the international budgeting process, ensuring effective and efficient resource allocation.
- Review and approve program budgets, including regional annual budgets.
- Serve as the key liaison to the Chief Impact and Innovation Officer on the budgeting process.
- Collaborate with the Director II, Grants and Project Management, and the Director, Business Development to monitor and report on grant targets and activities.
- Remain alert and responsive to safeguarding risks, promoting strong safeguarding practices.
Required Experience and Education:
- University degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- At least ten years of experience in international finance or financial management, with experience in INGO finance strongly preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant, or similar certification or designation in local country preferred.
Required Competencies:
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively and collaborate with others, respecting individual differences.
- Communication: Empathy and tact in communication, using a storytelling approach when appropriate.
- Results Orientation: Proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
- Decision Making: Good judgment, critical thinking, and innovative approaches to evaluating problems and opportunities.
- Resilience: Ability to thrive and grow in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
- Digital Literacy: Adoption and championing of new technology, staying aware of technological trends, and embracing technological solutions.
Other Required Competencies:
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish, French, Portuguese, or another language is beneficial.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 environment, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel.
- Expertise in GAAP, internal controls, auditing, and grants financial management.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, project and team management.
- Strong coaching and training skills, with a commitment to developing others in financial management and accounting.
- Inclusive leadership skills, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration among diverse global teams.
- Compliance mindset and strong judgment, championing an ethical culture.
- Ability to work effectively in a technology-enabled, remote, global setting.
Other Criteria:
- Current residence and work authorization in a ChildFund country of operation.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 40%.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job Application Procedure:
Suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply. The deadline for applications is July 30, 2024.
