Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 03 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
What you will do:
Financial Management and Compliance
• Ensure accounting processes comply with financial laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Conduct regular financial reviews to ensure coding accuracy and correct accounting treatment of transactions.
• Identify and report financial risks to the Regional Operations Support Manager.
• Review of all expenditure on the Regional Budget.
• Compile and prepare 4M/8M & 12M reports for ROSM review.

Technical Support and Capacity Building
• Provide technical support to country teams on financial matters.
• Support country teams with period-end processes, ensuring complete transaction posting and reconciliation of all Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Provide training and support for country teams on financial compliance and management.
• Support with the Regional Annual Planning process.

Grant Management, Audit, and Reporting
• Track Regional Grant Milestones, sharing with country teams on donor report due dates.
• Ensure that Grant Information is up to date in the Grant Management system (Rafiki).
• Perform Regional BVA analysis and flag any outliers to the Regional Operations Support Manager for action.
• Provide audit support to the country teams and maintain an audit findings and recommendations schedule for follow-up with the country teams.
• Track Country filing and ensure SharePoint folders are updated with the most recent information.

Your profile
• Accounting & Financial Principles – Knowledge of accounting, financial regulations, and management practices.
• Grant Management – Understanding of grant management principles, regulations, and practices.
• Financial Software Proficiency – Experience with Agresso/Unit 4, grant management systems, and spreadsheets.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Ability to prepare and manage budgets, financial plans, and forecasts.
• Risk Management – Knowledge of financial risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Audit & Compliance – Understanding of audit principles, practices, and financial regulations.
• Financial Reporting & Communication – Ability to present financial data clearly to stakeholders.
• Financial Analysis & Problem-Solving – Skills in analyzing data, identifying issues, and developing solutions.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail – Ensuring precision in financial transactions and reports.
• Project & Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Working effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Adaptability – Ability to adjust to changes in financial regulations and organizational policies.
• Coaching & Mentorship – Supporting colleagues in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Professional Certification – CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience – At least five years in financial management, accounting, or grant management.

What we offer
• Location: We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. Any country where WCA has presence in Africa & Colombia Region (Uganda, DRC,CAR, South Sudan & Colombia) Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
• Contract Duration: One Year (renewable subject to performance and budget )
• Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
• Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
• Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
• Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

Why You Should Apply
• Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
• Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
• Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
• Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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