Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 40 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.
IRW’s International Programme Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Regional Finance Officer’ to join its dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis to be based globally, where IR has an office.
The Regional Finance is responsible for financial support to the International Finance/regional office and support the capacity building of country office finance staff under the supervision of Regional Finance Manager. Maintain good relations and understanding among stakeholders internally International Finance IRW, Regional and Country offices and externally with donors, auditors etc. on finance functions on a regular basis including coordination & meetings with Field offices on financial analysis. Review budget & proposals, Generate pin codes and projects setup in ERP, Donor invoicing, Review & process of Funds Transfer requests for Field offices, Projects reporting reviews and approvals for donor submission. Provide input with analysis to RFM/RFC on Field offices financial position, monthly Funds Reports review and feedback, Monthly Consolidation for management reporting, audit review & follow ups on completion & action points.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Good management and financial accounting experience, including a pro-active approach to budget monitoring, reporting etc.
- Post graduate/Master / Bachelor Degree in Accounting & Finance and any professional qualification full/part qualify such as ACCA/CIMA/APA/CA/CMA etc. will be additional edge for candidate.
- Demonstrable technical knowledge and substantial experience of donor reporting, project budgets, audits and financial analysis.
- Intensions towards personal capacity building and improving in professional qualification.
- Excellent communication skills to liaison among the stakeholders.
- Advance excel skills; in designing and manipulating reports.
- Expertise in ERP and Financial Modules usage.
- Ability to manage work load of multiple and remote locations, ability to think strategically
- Ability to adapt to new situations and needs.
- Ability to develop and build capacities of staff.
- Ability to work as a team player in a multinational and lingual environment
- Arabic language will be additional edge.
How to apply
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form available at https://islamic-relief.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3413583?cid=1858&t=Regional-Finance-Officer