The DRC programme works with different types of partners and your work will help enable those partners deliver results for several million of the most marginalized people.  The programme is currently going through a transitional period; from an old strategy document to a new one, from geographically dispersed projects to a resolution to be geographically focused, from donor-driven to strategic fund raising.

About the role

The primary role of the Finance Officer will consist of managing financial aspects at the Eastern part of DRC level and particularly the consolidation of the accounting, reporting, internal and external audits, as well as contributing to the drafting of budgets and reports to our donors and clients.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for following recommendations made in previous audits, support and strengthen the finance team by establishing standard tools for improved funds management and capacity building.

This role is supervised by the Finance Manager. The Finance Officer may also contribute to discussions and interaction with our clients/donors, contributing to our communication and advocacy work.

About you

You must hold a professional Degree level (bac+3) in Finance and Accounting, and should have a working knowledge of Congolese legislation.

Preferably we will need you to have a minimum of 5 years of experience with International NGOs or with financial institutions.

It’s important to have experience in managing multi-donor and multi-partner programs and should have prior team management experience.

You must have a knowledge and experience using accounting and management software.

You must have a knowledge and mastery of work-related software  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet)

Fluency in French and English is required.

You will be able to communicate a strong and compelling case to donors on why they should support Christian Aid at this time. You will have extensive knowledge of the major donor landscape. Your strong fundraising and team-building skills will be matched by your strategic planning and leadership abilities. You are confident operating in a large complex organization.

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.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, 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 of a time when you had to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks.

Communicate effectively

Give us an example of a time when you communicated something complex in a way that could be easily understood by others.

Deliver results

Tell us about a time when you had to make recommendations or take decisions after analysing data and other information from a range of sources.

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