FINANCE & CONTROLLING ADVISOR

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organization, we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 136 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year.

To support us with this important responsibility we are now looking for a committed:

FINANCE & CONTROLLING ADVISOR

(H/F)

Lieu d’affectation:           Dakar ou Lomé

Mission :

The Finance & Controlling Advisor enable transparency, accountability as well as the efficient and proper use of funds in the Region. H/She provides services to MA especially policies, tools, consulting, training and monitoring. She coordinates the allocation of programs to funding partners. The Finance & Controlling Advisor Treasury manage financial risks of the federation on an on-going basis, focusing on accountability in the use of resources and provides information relevant to management and legal bodies for controlling and decision-making.

Tâches et Responsabilités:

Give strategic planning support to international Director Regional

Participate in the development and update of financial policies

Support the management of PSA portfolios

Support the linking of needs and funds

Support NAs budgeting process, check quality of budget and monitor budget

Support all Nationa Associations (NAs), CVI Rep and other functions in the financial aspects of programme plans & proposals and on IPD

Do the accounting and accounting check list for Regional branch office

Support all NAs to manage their local and their PSA funds

Support all NAs in the set up of their internal control system and structures

Prepare regional risk assesments, coordinate and monitor mitigation measures

Build up finance capacity in NAs

Support all NAs in their external financial audit process and quality check the NA audits

Implement and give first level support system LUCY to NAs

Exigences :

Functional competencies

Essential

In-depth understanding of financial management including budgeting, accounting, auditing, financial controlling, financial reporting and financial analysis

Development of policies and processes as well as tools in the area of finance and general information/reporting

Good analytical and organizational skills

Proficiency in Pack Office

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work in a cross cultural environment

Desirable

Knowledge and experience in project and process management is an asset

Knowledge of further language spoken in the region is appreciated

LEAD competencies

Strategic Thinking and Innovation

Managing Change

Managing People Development

Strengthening Performance

Decision Taking

Living and promoting diversity

Communicating effectively

Cooperating effectively

Planning and organising

Education qualifications                 University degree in finance / business Administration or similar qualification in general management

Experience (essential and desirable)         At least 5 years experience in a Senior Finance position

Language skills (essential and desirable)                Essential: French (fluent in oral and written communication)

Essential: English (fluent in oral and written communication)

We offer

• Diverse, creative and challenging opportunities in an international working environment

• Possibility to make significant, positive contribution

• Competitive compensation package and excellent development opportunities

• In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks

What We Stand For: **

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organization, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for our staff, the children and young people and the communities that we work for. The organization prohibits harassment, exploitation and abuses by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, child, young people, community, contractor, applicant, or other individual with whom SOS Children’s Villages employees come into contact by virtue of their work. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our prevention and protection against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse policy.

In addition, SOS Children’s Villages apply a zero tolerance concerning any fraud situation. The organization does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

If you are interested by this position, please send your application with your Resume, your Cover Letter including 3 professional referees, the copy for your diplomas and your criminal records by August 3rd ,2023 at the latest.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.