Financial Controller

• Lead the country programme’s finance function, ensuring robust financial systems, controls, compliance and risk management.
• Produce timely management accounts, financial analysis and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage budgeting, financial planning, cash flow and expenditure monitoring, identifying and addressing financial risks and variances.
• Oversee the financial management of donor-funded programmes, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Coordinate audits, statutory reporting, taxation compliance and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Lead, develop and support the Finance Team, while providing financial guidance and capacity building to programme staff and partners.
• Collaborate with programme, HR and logistics teams on financial matters and support organisational decision-making.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• At least 5 years’ senior finance management experience, including team leadership.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls and audit.
• Experience managing donor-funded programmes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and strong IT skills.
• Fluent English with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience within international humanitarian or development organisations.
• Familiarity with institutional donors and complex operating environments.
• Experience using SAGE or similar financial systems.
• French language skills.