Based: Bangui, Central African Republic (with regular travel to field locations)
Contract duration: 12 months (subject to funding)
To start ASAP.
We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) to support the programme Finance Manager in fulfilling his duties.
The AFM will assist the Finance Manager in setting up a system of financial record-keeping from which to provide the programme Senior Management Team as well as and Tearfund UK with timely and accurate financial management information. He / She will assist in setting up systems and procedures in accordance with Tearfund policies and guidelines in order to safeguard Tearfund assets and mitigate against the risk of financial loss and fraud. The AFM will also take a lead on training other programme finance staff as well as supporting the capacity building of local partners in all areas related to the financial management of projects.
The successful applicant will be fluent in English and French, hold a finance related degree with proven hands-on finance experience, proven experience of planning and budgeting and proven experience in delivering Finance related training. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to work well as part of a team to deliver accurate work under tight deadlines. He or she will be an excellent communicator and have demonstrable experience of financial management software. This role has the potential for development and growth in responsibility in the future for the right candidate.
Applicants must be willing to live and work in an insecure environment. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues.
Although the role is based in Central African Republic, you may be asked to deploy to other Tearfund programmes in West and Central Africa to offer surge support if required.
NB: This role is an unaccompanied post.
