Country Finance Coordinator – DRC At INTERSOS

INTERSOS is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organization whose objective is to assist victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. INTERSOS bases its action on the values ​​of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all peoples, respect for diversity, coexistence, and attention to the most vulnerable social groups.

Terms of reference

Job Title : Country Finance Coordinator

Code: SR-38-9550

Country: DRC

Duty station : GOMA with frequent travel to bases

Start date : 02/03/2025

Contract duration : 12

Under the supervision of: Head of Mission

Functional supervision: 3 provincial finance officers, 1 expatriate finance assistant

Dependents: Regional Finance Coordinator

Duty station: No family

General context of the project

Present in the DRC since 2010, INTERSOS DRC operates in 4 provinces (Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut Uele) in the protection sector through protection monitoring and in the nutrition and food security sector. INTERSOS is mainly funded by the UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, UNFPA, SV and the humanitarian fund for a portfolio equal to approx. 6.4 million euros.

General objective of the position

The Financial Coordinator is responsible for the proper technical execution of all accounting and financial activities of the mission and its projects. In this context, he ensures correct and efficient management of financial resources, in accordance with the Organization’s procedures.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Work closely with the Head of Mission to ensure compliance with INTERSOS and donor procedures in a challenging context that requires dynamism to achieve results
• Responsible for country and project accounting and coordinates the administrative and financial staff of the various provincial offices.
• Assist database administrators and project managers in the preparation and monitoring of economic and financial plans for projects
• Ensure the administration of treasury accounts with particular emphasis on monitoring funds transferred and expenditure in the field where strict and constant control is required
• Ensure monthly bank and cash reconciliations
• Responsible for ensuring the production of all financial reports in liaison with project managers
• Works with HR to ensure INTERSOS complies with laws governing employment, social contributions and taxes.
• Development of new projects through the production of budgets
• Collaborate with the CdM in monitoring the financial viability of the mission
• Responsible for updating the budget forecasting tool
• Focal point for project audits
• Ensure capacity building of the finance and program team
• Any other task deemed necessary but not listed above

Required profile

Education

Have a minimum level of Bac + 4 in accounting and business management.

Professional experience

Have at least 10 years of professional experience as a manager in an accounting and financial function in a humanitarian context and 5 years as a country financial controller

Professional requirements

• Professional experience in budget management and reporting of grants (Grants) UNHCR, UNICEF, HF, ECHO, BHA, SDC,
• Previous work experience in complex and unstable contexts.
• Results oriented
• Good knowledge of IT tools (Excel/Word) and other software.

LANGUAGES

Proficiency in French and professional proficiency in English

Personal requirements

• Ability to cope with stress
• Ability to handle a heavy workload
• Able to prioritize tasks
• Ability to structure the service and strengthen staff capacities