Middle East Regional Finance Manager

Position Responsibilities and Duties: Under supervision of the Regional Director, with technical direction of the Finance Director, provides leadership and coordination in the administrative, accounting, financial reporting and budgeting processes of RI’s Regional overseas program offices to implement, maintain and improve financial management systems, policies and procedures. Work closely with RI Country Finance staff to implement, improve and maintain financial management policies, systems, structures and procedures including procurements and expenditures, inventory, requisition and record keeping systems. Works within or travels frequently within the Middle East Region to provide training, leadership, oversight and direction to RI’s Country Finance staff in order to enhance and develop overseas country National Finance Staff capabilities within a growing and expanding organization.   Train and oversee Regional program offices in ensuring compliance with RI procurements and field accounting policies and procedures, compliance with donor agreements and audit requirements. Receive ongoing financial summaries from Country offices in the Region; check them for accuracy and compliance, and input to RI Global main Finance Center. Coordinate and compile, with overseas-country Finance staff, all project monthly financial reports, statements and special analyses for submission to RI Global Finance. Coordinate consolidation of regional monthly transactions. Prepare/review donor reports for in Country submissions. Closely coordinate with Country Program Manager and Directors in the region in order to participate in all major program procurement bidding and vendor selection process in sites. Ensure that vendor selection complies with RI, donor and audit procurement requirements. Ensure that bid selection irregularities are reported to the HQ Controller prior to the vendor selection approval and finalization. Ensure that financial records and backup documentation in all Regional overseas-countries are ready for internal and external audits. Serve as primary liaison relative to the regional finance issues during the fiscal year including audit preparation, audit and post audit time. Work closely with overseas Country Directors and Program Managers in the Region to monitor project budgets and actual expenditures. Work closely with RI Global Finance in the preparation of US Government, EU and other international donor agency grant & contract reports for submission to the donors. Respond to internal audit demands from IAIA and RI Global Support Departments as these arise. Provide support to IAIA in finding corrective response to audit findings uncovered through self-audit checklists, investigations, IAIA staff field visits, and external auditor reports. Travel to field locations and assist IAIA with country-based risk assessments and internal audit reviews as required. Track US and field audits and follow up on preparation progress and results in accordance with Controllers’ guidance. Support capacity-building for field Finance teams financial responsibilities based on survey results, risk assessments, field visits, and otherwise identified troubleshooting needs. Perform other duties, assignments, and/or projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:   This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.   Minimum Education: Prefer a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. Chartered Accountant or CPA equivalent preferred. Must have at least five (5) years experience at a senior Finance level in NGO or non-profit organizations and familiarity with international donor agencies and Governments grants administration. Previous INGO overseas experience as in-country Finance Officer or Manager highly desirable Complete familiarity with QuickBooks accounting software. Experience with SUN financial software desirable. Strong leadership ability and interpersonal skills and the ability to train and motivate others is a must; as are outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel widely in the Middle East region and/or regionally Strong verbal and written communication (*Must be fluent in English). Proficient with computer applications to include but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, outlook, accounting software, etc.