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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Roving Accountant

by Unknown  |  at  6:34 AM

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Job Title:Roving Accountant Reports to: Overseas Accountant Responsible for: All finance staff based in country office of deployment Job Location: This role will be based full time overseas, traveling from assignment to assignment in various countries in Africa and Asia. Assignments will typically be no longer than 3 months in duration. Contract Details: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Pay Band: 5 (€40,928 - €48,151) Job Purpose: The Roving Accountant will be responsible for providing support to country finance teams and will be deployed to Concern country program offices, in various countries, on a temporary basis.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Temporarily assume the position of the country office's Country Financial Controller (CFC) until a permanent CFC can be identified and trained. The CFC's functions include:
****Financial Control****
  • Maintain an effective & efficient system of internal controls which comply with Concern Worldwide’s financial guidelines.
  • Ensure that all financial records & accounts are compiled timely, accurately and in line with international accounting standards & donor regulations
  • Ensure that the country financial operations comply with legal & statutory requirements e.g. audit & financial reporting to all relevant national authorities.
  • Ensure that country management prepares the annual & revised Country budget and donor budgets, as accurately as possible.
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****Financial Reporting****
  • Ensure timely & accurate preparation of monthly management accounts for budget-holders and Country Management to ensure that they can take appropriate action on any significant variances.
  • Ensure timely & accurate preparation of quarterly financial reports for Dublin (Financial Reporting Pack (FRP))
  • Ensure timely & accurate preparation of donor reports for external donors / agencies.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet items on a quarterly basis, in accordance with Concern Worldwide policies & procedures
  • Finalize year end accounts for external auditor and provide any ad-hoc year reports for Dublin Finance.
****Financial Systems****
  • Ensure that country financial management systems & records are adequate in order to identify and protect the assets & interest of the organization.
  • Ensure that the systems in place, enhance, as far as possible, the efficiency & effectiveness of the manner in which assets are utilized
  • Ensure that the global accounting package (as recommended by Concern HQ), is maintained in a proper manner, and utilized in an appropriate & effective manner.
  • Establish & maintain a donor financial management system in order to optimize funding & to ensure efficient & accurate reporting to donors.
  • Establish & maintain a mechanism for monitoring those grants given to partners, and ensure proper financial reporting & records of same, in line with donor guidelines, where necessary.
  • Ensure adequate controls over cash & bank management are constantly monitored & updated to minimize the risk of fraud or misappropriation.
  • Undertake regular field visits in order to assess the financial systems in place & implement improvements wherever needed.
  • Provide training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding Concern’s financial procedures and internal controls;
  • Meet with the respective Country Director and CFC at the beginning and end of each assignment to discuss to discuss the terms of reference and the findings;
  • Prepare a trip report for each assignment and submit to various stakeholders;
  • Assist Overseas Accountant and Dublin finance team with other duties as required. Person specification:Essential experience
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA /CPA accredited, or equivalent professional degree
  • General management experience
  • Candidates should be self-motivated & have experience of planning & delegating work within a team environment
  • Must be computer literate with a comprehensive knowledge of MS Excel & accounting packages
  • Good communication & team building skills
Desirable experience
  • Chartered member of recognised Accountancy Institution
  • Knowledge of development issues & concepts
  • Training & capacity building experience
  • Relevant overseas experience with an NGO
****Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:****
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Able to prioritise and handle a diverse workload with strict deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Methodical and thorough
  • Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Empathy with organisational goals
  • Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of others
  • Computer competence
  • Patience & a sense of humour
****Key Terms and Conditions****
  • The Roving Accountant will be an employee of Concern Worldwide Dublin and the contract of employment will be a fixed term contract of one year duration
  • When deployed overseas, accommodation and allowances to cover other expenses will be provided
  • The Roving Accountant will be entitled to 8 weeks annual leave
  • R&R will be given only as it applies in each country. All other terms and conditions will apply as per standard Dublin employees.
*Or any other criteria which we deem to be appropriate for the role.*

HOW TO APPLY:
All applications should be submitted through our website at www.concern.net/jobs by 6th February 2015.

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