Christian Aid existe pour créer un monde où chacun peut vivre pleinement, à l’abri de la pauvreté. Nous sommes un mouvement mondial de personnes, d’églises et d’organisations locales qui défendent avec passion la dignité, l’égalité et la justice dans le monde entier. Nous sommes les artisans du changement, les artisans de la paix, les puissants du cœur.
About the role
The Finance Officer in Kindu is responsible for all financial, fiscal and administrative matters of the Kindu Office. S/He ensures Christian Aid Finance and Administrative policies are complied with at all times and donors’ requirements are adhered to. S/He is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting, including producing accounting, budget and financial forecasting. She/he will be responsible for accounting, budget planning; monitoring and financial reporting; supporting local partners in Maniema Province in finance management; assist and supervise Finance Assistant in Kindu to achieve his objectives.
About you
The incumbent should have a considerable experience in managing multi-donors funding programme, have good communication in French and English (Written and spoken); have excellent planning, time management and organizational abilities; competencies in capacity development of others.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Build partnerships
Tell us about a time when you actively consulted with others to ensure that you understood their needs or goals before taking action.
Communicate effectively
Give us an example of a time when you communicated something complex in a way that could be easily understood by others.
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise
Essential
• Accounting Qualifications (bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related disciplines).
• Knowledge of DRC Tax regulations and legal environment.
• At Least Two Years’ experience in a similar role, preferably with an International NGO
• Familiarity with donors (UN, DFID, EU) processes and requirements
Desirable
• Knowledge of local context and stakeholders
• Good communication in French and English (Written and spoken)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small close-knit team.
• Sensitivity to differences in culture and nationality with the ability to work closely with colleagues from across the world with a range of professional backgrounds
• Excellent planning, time management and organizational abilities.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently to agreed goals and targets
• Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and needs of the role, including flexibility in working hours to ensure coordination with key colleagues in different locations and time zones.
• Able to work
under pressure
• Experience of coaching, distance learning or other training / learning approaches
Digital/IT competencies required
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SUN System or Other Accounting Software
Intermediate Web content design & development
Basic
Internet based collaboration tools and video calling
Intermediate Social Media Basic
Data Visualisation Basic
