Roving Finance Controller Job, Latest Accounting Jobs In Kenya,

Job Overview:

Upon request, the Roving Finance Controller provides technical assistance to field programs and staff in matters of financial processes & procedures and will therefore be deployed to IRC field offices in various countries on a temporary basis. This position includes constant international travel to developing countries and requires high flexibility in terms of physical movement from country to country and duration of assignments.

Major Responsibilities:


  • Temporarily assume the position of the country or program office’s Deputy Director Finance until permanent staff can be identified and trained (including);

    • Closely monitors financial activities and advises the Country Director on the financial performance of the office, issues with internal controls or financial management

    • Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis

    • Manages the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by headquarters and donors

    • Ensures in-country internal control reviews of operations are regularly undertaken

    • Facilitates external, internal, donor or government audits

    • Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to finance and complies with tax and other legal requirements


  • Deploy to country or program offices to act as a surge finance staff, lead budget developments, and contribute to other financial activities as needed

    • Oversee the preparation and revision of grant proposal budgets; supports programs with guidance on costing and inputs in creating budgets for submission

    • Prepares and maintains the country’s annual operating budget; ensures cost coverage for in-country operating costs and updates the operating budget regularly

    • Presents and facilitates the review of actual to budget expenditures with the Country Director and program managers


  • Assist field offices with onboarding for the new Deputy Director of Finance and/or Finance Manager as required

  • Provide training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding IRC financial procedures and internal controls

  • Work with the Regional Finance Directors, Deputy Director Finance and Country Director to develop the job descriptions and Terms of Reference (TOR) of various finance field positions

  • Meet with the respective Country Director and Deputy Director, Finance at the beginning and end of each assignment to discuss terms of reference and the outcome of the deployment

  • Assist with the rollout of IRC’s new ERP system

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in IRC financial policy and financial systems

  • Assist HQ finance with other duties as required

Job Requirements:

Work Experience:


  • Minimum 6 years of progressive NGO accounting experience in an international development environment

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Master’s Degree a plus

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:


  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Additional fluency in French is a plus

  • Ability and willingness to travel to different Country Programs as needs arise

  • Detailed knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of USAID and UN cooperative agreements

  • Ability to present sophisticated financial information in a succinct and compelling manner, and to solve complex matters through the use of analyses, data-sharing, and cooperation

Preferred experience & skills:


  • Professional finance certification is highly desirable (e.g. CPA/CA)

  • Experience within a humanitarian emergency setting is highly desirable

  • Knowledge of US Government, European Union, and United Nations donor reporting regulations highly desirable

  • Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package – experience with MS D365 preferred

  • Highly reliable and flexible approach to professional responsibilities: the ability to change course at a moment’s notice yet remain focused and productive, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in diverse multicultural environments

  • Solid organizational skills: the ability to be productive under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

  • Strong digital literacy: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.

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