GENERAL FUNCTION

Internews is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager for its office in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Finance & Operations Manager reports to the Country Director. The Finance & Operations Manager is responsible for oversight of all financial operations in line with donor regulations and Internews policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Supervise financial recording of a team of accountants.
• Oversee maintenance of all local office financial records.
• Maintain and modify if needed local financial guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance with local law & Internews policies.
• Support, train, and advise accountants in field offices (Buvaku, Goma, Lumbashi, Beni and Butembo).
• Supervise payments to local and international outside service providers.
• Oversee petty cash management is maintained at a feasible level for operational activities as per HQ petty cash procedures and policies.
• Manage preparation of internal and external audits. Prepare responses and actions to internal audit comments.
• Provide financial analysis on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly wire transfer requests (WTR) for local operational costs.
• Prepare periodic projections for each project in the DRC.
• Oversee financial control of subawards and subcontracts in coordination with the Admin and Compliance Manager.
• Oversee local payroll, maintain local tax compliance and other contractual liabilities.
• Assist with new business development, including budget preparation and forecasting.
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values .

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous management experience, including staff, financial, and administrative oversight, preferably with an international NGO.
• Proven experience with European and USG funding
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accuracy in working with large amount of financial and other data
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal financial controls and audit process (e.g. procurement, local sub grants agreements, etc.)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in French and strong working skills in English
• Excellent organizing and multi-tasking skills