Closing date: 30 Jun 2016
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
Work closely with and support the Country Director in effectively managing the finances (including budgets) of the Country Office, ensuring accuracy and deadlines met.
Lead reference point on all financial matters in the Country Office
Advise on VSO insurance arrangements for the Country Office
Lead on the budgeting process with the support of the finance team and working with the programmes team.
Maintain and review procedures for financial processes
Skills, qualifications and experience needed
Essential:
Technical Accounting Expertise - Fully qualified Management Accountant (CMA), ACCA, ACA or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license with strong technical accounting skills.
Skilled finance manager with knowledge of financial management of restricted donor funding, reporting, procurement procedure, grant management, grant equipment, donor rules and regulations for non-profit organisations.
Experience of working in multiple foreign currencies and understanding of foreign exchange hedging
Experience of managing staff with the ability to develop, coach and motivate a high performing team
Desirable:
- Experience working with international NGOs.
This role can be based in any VSO operating country. VSO is unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship, so candidates must have the right to work in the relevant country.
VSO are looking for suitable candidates to enter our talent pool for assignment based work, with the skills outlined in the job description.
How to apply:
How to apply
http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000Au2mV
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