Regional Finance & Compliance Manager

The Organization Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 600 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 50 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff that is committed to its mission and values. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role. Summary of Position The Regional Finance & Compliance Officer is a member of the Regional Support Team supporting a portfolio of country programs, regional initiatives, and expansion into new countries. In this function, the Finance Manager will work with respective country program teams to ensure excellent financial planning, accounting, budget management and compliance across all projects. The Finance & Compliance Manager will be responsible for trouble shooting and building the capacities of finance managers and country directors so that they are able to effectively manage all aspects of their work. He/she will report to the Regional Director and will work closely with the CFO, other finance staff in Headquarters and field teams. Work Environment Search for Common Ground has a great work environment with a mission of peace-building in the world. SFCG is a stimulating and richly rewarding organization to work for – full of hard-working, friendly, bright, enthusiastic, and passionate people dedicated to the work they do. There are many opportunities for team-building and involvement in staff events. The organization has won numerous awards. Responsibilities  Capacity building & Training – Create an implement a plan to strengthen the capacities of all finance staff across the region in the core competencies necessary for effective financial planning and management. Provide training (in-person and remote) to new and existing finance staff in SFCG’s financial system, field reporting formats, compliance and documentation. Provide on-going coaching to finance staff across the region;  Staff Training/Orientation – Assist in hiring and training of new finance managers in the region.  Accounting – Set up quickbooks in all country programs and provide training to staff in how to use it. Work Environment Search for Common Ground has a great work environment with a mission of peace-building in the world. SFCG is a stimulating and richly rewarding organization to work for – full of hard-working, friendly, bright, enthusiastic, and passionate people dedicated to the work they do. There are many opportunities for team-building and involvement in staff events. The organization has won numerous awards. Responsibilities  Capacity building & Training – Create an implement a plan to strengthen the capacities of all finance staff across the region in the core competencies necessary for effective financial planning and management. Provide training (in-person and remote) to new and existing finance staff in SFCG’s financial system, field reporting formats, compliance and documentation. Provide on-going coaching to finance staff across the region;  Staff Training/Orientation – Assist in hiring and training of new finance managers in the region.  Accounting – Set up quickbooks in all country programs and provide training to staff in how to use it. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance. An accounting certificate from a certified institution would be a plus. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in working on financial and administrative aspects of public sector donors, including EU, US government, UN, World Bank grants and contracts • Track record, with sufficient knowledge to provide training and support on using the Quickbooks software • Experience with operational budgeting and grants management; • Experience in relevant region; • Willingness to travel on a regular basis (at least 50%) and live in challenging contexts; • Demonstrated ability to effectively to work with a diverse team, with attention to mentorship and professional development of staff; • Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and relevant language (French, Urdu, Arabic); • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.