Finance and Operations Lead

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Street Child Full time
Job Title: Senior Regional Finance Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Regional Finance Manager to join our team at Street Child. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial and operational management support to our Great Lakes and Central Africa Region programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management:
    • Supervise the establishment and maintenance of financial systems in line with Street Child's financial policies and procedures.
    • Develop and update quarterly the country's Master Budget to ensure all funding gaps are covered.
    • Provide financial advice to budget holders and local partners, ensuring adequate support is provided to the program.
    • Ensure timely and accurate monthly accounting closure, compliant with Street Child's financial policies and procedures.
  • Grant Management and Budget Proposal:
    • Collaborate with other managers during proposal development, leading on costing in proposal writing.
    • Produce grant financial reports for donors in their formats.
    • Manage the budget review, cost extension, realignment, and alert on any potential risk.
  • Operations Oversight:
    • Lead all aspects of HR, administration, procurement, and logistics in the region.
    • Adequately manage internal and external HR and admin risks, highlighting and resolving relevant issues with national institutions.
    • Maintain daily responsibility for local staff issues, including contracts, payroll, job descriptions, salary scales, leave, and benefits.

Person Specification:

  • Education / Qualifications:
    • Educated to degree level or higher.
    • Recognised Accountancy Qualification.
  • Experience and Knowledge:
    • 6 years post-qualification experience.
    • Experience of implementing internal controls and finance procedures.
    • Experience of managing multi-donor grants and good knowledge of donor compliance rules and requirements.
  • Skills and Abilities:
    • Extensive knowledge of finance and logistics policy within non-governmental organizations.
    • Knowledge of computer applications and accounting software.
    • Excellent relationship-building skills, with an ability to navigate both national and international stakeholders.

How to Apply:



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