Finance and Support Services Director at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 13 September 2023)

Finance and Support Services Director at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 13 September 2023)

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Finance and Support Services Director 

“Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted”

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national /International for the role of Finance and Support Services Director, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and reports to the National Director.   

Purpose of the position:

Provide overall leadership, oversight, and management support for all aspects of financial management in the National Office. This position is seen as a strategic partner; member of the Senior Management/Leadership Team of the NO, with a focus on ensuring accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes, providing accurate financial data, analysis, and advice; as well as developing financial strategy that best serves the NO strategic and programme objectives. Responsible for the finance staff capacity strengthening, the development and implementation of good internal controls, risk management, and utilization and safe guarding of assets according to WV approved policies and procedures.

Provide leadership to the Supply Chain team ensuring that the procurement of organizational resources is executed effectively, efficiently, and economically. Ensure the national office is optimally staffed to timely procure & deliver project supplies per grants donor guidelines and WV policies.

Provide overall leadership to the ICT team and ensure that the office has reliable, sufficient connectivity and the organisation’s information systems and resources are adequately protected.

Provide overall leadership to the Administration function ensuring that the national office is effectively supported and staff have a clean, secure, and hospitable place to work.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance managerial and/or senior leadership position, preferably in similar size or larger NGO/government agency
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
• Experience with planning and forecasting
• Highly flexible and agile in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems
• Demonstrates systems thinking
• Champions and Manages Innovation
• Must be able to lead and manage a team.
• Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably Sun Systems & ProVision.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs.
• HEAT training is mandatory
• Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
• Ability to travel within country, regional and internationally 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditing preferred
• ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred
• Knowledge of local accounting system preferred
• Experience of treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred.
• Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.
• Experience working in a challenging environment (either in a fragile context or a relief environment is preferred).

Language Requirements: Proficiency in written and spoken English

Work Environment/Travel: The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to:

https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Kigali-Rwanda/Finance-and-Support-Services-Director–WV-Rwanda_R23582 If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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