Country Finance Manager

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Regional Finance Manager, the Country Finance Manager is in charge of managing the mission’s financial operations including finalization of proposal and internal budgeting, financial reporting and optimizing utilization of financial resources in strict compliance with donor and HI regulations. The Finance Manager has to respect deadline and anticipate the mission needs.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1 : Carry out the financial management of the mission.

Objective: Ensure sound financial and accountancy management in compliance with internal procedures

Benchmark: 100% compliance with HI financial procedures, financial training/ induction to staff and local partners on Q basis and when need arises are provided, accurate program budget monitoring are provided during budget revision and financial closures, monthly budget follow up meeting with budget managers are realized, budget monitoring are updated on monthly basis, no interruption of money in the mission

Activities:

• Providing accurate and realistic program budget monitoring (/R1/R2/R3/pre closing) and analyse the impact on the mission financial plan.
• On monthly basis, checking budget allocation of all expenses and in cooperation with the budget manager makes reallocation, when required. No unbudgeted lines exist in the budget monitoring
• Training, coaching and accompanying the budget managers to monitor and update their budget on monthly basis. Provide the budget follow-up on monthly basis for this purpose
• Ensuring that funding utilization is optimized and shares ideas to improve the use of HI/donor funds when appropriate
• Whenever necessary, alerting the mission on financial risks
• Providing accurate cash forecast on monthly basis 
• Supervise the accountancy closure and the use of the bank accounts
• Ensure the accountancy is in line with legal obligations and internal procedures

Responsibility 2: Carry out management of donor budget and funding contracts

Objective: Ensure the proper use of donor funds in respect with their guidelines.  

Benchmark:  the main focal point of donor financial guidelines, donor documentation is structured, financial operations are in compliance with donor financial rules and regulation, timely and accurate donor reports

Activities:

• Drawing up donor budget for proposals, including budget revision, in collaboration with Project Manager and Operations Coordinator
• Keeping up-to-date with the procedures of institutional donors and ensure compliance with these procedures
• Providing monthly donor budget follow up to the project managers with pertinent analysis and recommendations including anticipating the budget amendment
• Leading in preparation of timely and accurate financial reports
• Leading the preparation and roll out of financial audits, whether managed by the mission, regional or HQ, requested by donors or authorities, and maintain a good working relationship with the  auditors
• Meeting with donors when required and upon request of the Regional Finance Manager
• Contributing & participating in project quarterly reviews sessions by providing financial follow up with analysis pertinent to financial situation of the project
• Maximize the use of donor funding to fulfil HI responsibility of co-funding
• In a consortium setup, taking charge to ensure proper financial management of the grant is provided and that HI fulfil its obligation
• Defining allocation of each donor contract for mid and annual closures

Responsibility 3: Carry out  support to financial management of local partners

Objective: to ensure partner’s financial operations is in compliance with financial requirements of HI and those of the donors

Benchmark: quarterly partner budget follow up is provided, financial part of the partner assessment is done before signing agreement, partner is trained on donor’s and HI’s financial procedures before and during the period of the agreement, financial terms in partnership agreement complies with the donor and HI procedures, partners forecast are accurate

• Participating to partner assessment
• Providing training and coaching to the partners before and during the collaboration.
• Assisting Project Manager to follow up partners’ budget by checking expenses allocation
• Providing at least quarterly follow up specific to the partner budget 
• Assisting the project manager to check partners’ forecast
• Contributing to the elaboration of the partnership agreements including development of financial articles and providing the financial annexes
• Participating in regular meetings with partners

Responsibility 4: Carry out management of staff under his/ her line management

Objective: Promoting capacity building and independence of the staff to carry out her/ his responsibilities  

Benchmark:  individual action plan for the staff are provided and reviewed at least once a year, training need for the staff is identified and implemented, responsibilities are delegated in line with job description

 Activities:

• Continuously working with the staff to promote her/ his independence in her/ his responsibility
• Setting individual action plan and reviewing it at the end of the year
• Identifying and implementing training plan for the staff as approved by the training committee
• Setting up daily internal and external communication and coordination mechanism
• Monitoring leaves, probationary period, end of contract of the staff

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Professional skills

• BSc degree in finance or Accounting
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in finance management in which a minimum 2 years with INGO in a similar role.
• Proven experience in team management, leadership and structuring.
• Experience of international donors’ procedures (USAID, BPRM, UN, EU, FCDO, UNRWA, GIZ).
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to coach, build capacity and/or train others.
• Proven record of contextualization, situational analytics and financial problem solving.
• Experience using Navision as a plus.
• Previous similar HI experience is an asset.

Cross-cutting skills

• Demonstrated high skills in multi-tasking, priorities management and stress management.
• Excellent organizational skills           .
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent diplomatic, presentation, interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluent in Arabic, English (French is a plus).

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: [email protected].

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

The initial contract will be for a period of up to 12 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.

Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should fill out the form CFM and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before January 26th, 2025. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.