The Country Finance Manager (CFM) is responsible for the financial management, internal control systems, management of funds, and reporting requirements of the organization. In particular the successful candidate will ensure timely submission of required donors reports, monthly management accounts to PAH HQ, statutory reports and other ad hoc reporting to relevant authorities, as well as budget preparation and monitoring of the program. As a key member of the senior management team, the CFM will contribute to the overall development and running of the country program.
Main tasks:
-Management of Finance and Accounting Team at the Mission level (country and field offices)
-Report directly to HOM in country, maintaining oversight of the PAH Yemen finances. Work closely with the Finance Desk and other Finance team members in HQ and other SMT members in country to provide guidance and oversight of the finance function. Actively participate in the Senior Management Team, providing strategic input and advice for the country programme
-Providing training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding PAH’s financial procedures and internal controls, and budget management tools.Travel frequently to all sites to oversee financial capacity and support as needed
-Ensuring PAH's values and policies, including accountability and compliance, are reflected in the work of the Finance Team
-Providing leadership, direction and capacity building support for the in-country and Field office Finance Team.
Our requirements:
-5+ years’ experience in Finance and Accounting at a senior management level, at least 2 years overseas experience
-Highly proficient in spoken and written English
-Higher education in Finance and Accounting or Master’s level with significant relevant experience in Financial Management
-Excellent understanding of key donor rules and regulations and implementation of strong financial management and control systems. Willingness and ability to work in a pressurized environment, producing work of high quality to strict deadlines
-Trainings in the humanitarian field will be an asset, especially related to humanitarian operations
-Strong IT skills and systems experience – advanced Excel and NAV experience is highly desirable
-Flexible and reliable, with excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills (handling insecure environments), be culturally sensitive and empathic to others, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
What we offer:
-employment contract
-accommodation in a shared guesthouse
-R&R benefit
-annual leave of 26 working days and 5 additional days of free leave per year
-flights home covered at the beginning and at the end of the deployment and every 3 months
-medical insurance
-psychological support package.
How to apply:
Please submit your application here - your CV no later than March 4th 2022.
This vacancy is open for international candidates.
Kindly note that only the candidates shortlisted for the next stages of the recruitment will be notified.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.