Requisition ID: req58366 Job Title: Global Surge Team Roster: Emergency Deputy Director of Finance Sector: Finance Employment Category: Occasional - Global Surge Team Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: Yes Location: Global Roving Work Arrangement: Open to Remote Job Description The IRC’s Global Surge Team (GST) is a roster of esteemed and highly qualified humanitarian professionals who deploy on short notice to non-emergency and emergency contexts to support the IRC’s mission. Members of the GST provide specialist support where talent is most needed for short-term deployments of up to three months. The GST is a flexible employment opportunity for staff, requiring members to be available for deployments only 50% of the year (with opportunities for additional deployments if incumbent is interested). Job Overview: The Emergency Deputy Director of Finance provides technical assistance to field programs and staff in matters of financial processes & procedures (including treasury, controllership, and budget management support). Major Responsibilities: • Temporarily assume the position of the country or program office’s Deputy Director Finance until a permanent staff can be identified and trained, including: o Closely monitors financial activities and advises the Country Director on financial performance of the office, issues with internal controls or financial management o Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis o Manages the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by headquarters and donors o Ensures in-country internal control reviews of operations are regularly undertaken o Facilitates external, internal, donor or government audits o Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to finance and complies with tax and other legal requirements • Deploy to country or program offices to act as a surge finance staff, lead budget developments, and contribute to other financial activities as needed: o Oversee the preparation and revision of grant proposal budgets; supports programs with guidance on costing and inputs in creating budgets for submission o Prepares and maintains the country’s annual operating budget; ensures cost coverage for in-country operating costs and updates the operating budget regularly o Presents and facilitates the review of actual to budget expenditures with the Country Director and program managers • Assist field offices with onboarding for the new Deputy Director of Finance and/or Finance Manager as required. • Provide training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding IRC financial procedures and internal controls. • Work with the Regional Finance Directors, Deputy Director Finance and Country Director to develop the job descriptions and Terms of Reference (TOR) of various finance field position. • Meet with the respective Country Director and Deputy Director, Finance at the beginning and end of each assignment to discuss terms of reference and the outcome of the deployment. • Assist with the rollout and implementation of new ERP system as needed. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in IRC financial policy and financial systems. Job Requirements: • 6+ year’s progressive NGO accounting experience in an international development environment. • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Master’s Degree a plus. • Detailed knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of USAID and UN cooperative agreements. • Ability to present sophisticated financial information in a succinct and compelling manner, and to solve complex matters through the use of analyses, data-sharing, and cooperation. • Experience with in a humanitarian emergency setting highly desirable • Knowledge of US Government, European Union, and United Nations donor reporting regulations highly desirable. • Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package – experience with MS D365 preferred. • Highly reliable and flexible approach to professional responsibilities: the ability to change course at a moment’s notice yet remain focused and productive, as well as ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in diverse multi-cultural environments. • Solid organizational skills: the ability to be productive under pressure in a fast-paced team environment. • Fluency in French and English. Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Strong digital literacy: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment #LI-5