Country: Panama
Closing date: 06 Nov 2016
Norwegian Red Cross: Regional Finance Manager (Americas)
Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) is a member of the world wide Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement working in the fields of relief and assistance and the development of sister Red Cross societies. Norwegian Red Cross has established regional- and country representations, to ensure proximity to key partner Red Cross / Red Crescent societies as well as donors and international partners.
We are now seeking a Regional Finance Manager for the Americas region to be based in Panama City.
The Regional Finance Manager is in charge of coordinating all the financial management and follow-up in the region. He/she has the total overview of the financial situation in the region, and liaises closely with the Programme Finance Coordinator at HQ in Oslo. The position reports to the Americas Regional Representative of NorCross, and is also the Deputy for the Regional Representative, acting in his/her absence on delegated tasks.
Main responsibilities:
Provide technical advice and support to Country Managers in the region on financial matters
Provide financial analysis of the portfolio and ensure financial information flow and budget monitoring throughout the year
Quality assure budgets/plans and financial reports of partner National Societies
Follow-up and monitor procurement processes in the region in accordance with procedures and regulations, including risk management
Coordinate the annual budget process for the region, in line with guidelines from Finance Department at HQ
Request disbursements of funds from HQ based on background documentation from the NS/Country Managers.
Oversee and support the accountants and finance personnel in the region
Contribute to monthly and tertial financial reporting and prognosis based on request from Programme Finance Coordinator
Quality assure financial application and reporting to donors, including audit processes
Validate the monthly reconciliation from country offices
Support the Regional Representative in HR management of the delegates in the region, ensuring the adherence to NorCross HR policies and procedures
Qualifications and Skills - required:
•Higher education/ university degree in a relevant field (can be compensated by significant experience)
Minimum 5 years' field experience from humanitarian work, in a relevant field
Minimum 5 yeras' experience in budgeting and budget management
Relevant experience from an advisory role in finance development and risk management
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.) and accounting software
Excellent level of Spanish and English, oral and verbal
Strong analytical skills
Qualifications and Skills - preferred:
Red Cross /Red Crescent Movement experience
Experience with EU/ ECHO procedures, requirements and reports
Experience in managing procurements and implementing procurement procedures in an unstable and challenging environment
Personal Competencies we are looking for:
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and/or partners from varied cultures and professional background
Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems
Commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to coach and mentor
The successful candidate should be willing to travel in the region and to field sites as needed
We offer:
A meaningful job in the world's largest humanitarian organization
Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications
Family posting: Yes
Other
Driving License Class B1 is a requirement for the position
Contract period: 24 months
How to apply:
Contact person:
Gonzalo Atxaerandio, Regional Representative Americas
Gonzalo.Atxaerandio@redcross.no
Mobile: +50242023511