CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Kenya, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 20 Feb 2015

Founded in 2008, our partner was the initiative of women passionate about living dignified lives. The women are supported through self-help groups, where they receive training in finance, savings and income-generating activities; they receive basic education and literacy skills; and training on women’s rights and responsibilities, with access to legal aid. In 2013, based on request from the women of the community for quality education for their children, an early childhood development centre – an eco-friendly and financially sustainable school – was opened, with children being educated to lower primary levels. Our partner also runs two social enterprises – tourism related – to supplement income from international and local donors.

You will be the first volunteer on assignment and your role would be akin to conducting an internal audit. You will need to gain an understanding of the organisation and its structure, assessing its existing financial procedures and controls, and making recommendations / implementing changes that you deem necessary. They recently hired a Finance Officer, after a period of time without a dedicated member of staff doing the accounting/finance; the FO has studied accounting, and this will be her first role as an accountant. Furthermore, they lost most of their accounting/finance information as a result of a computer crash. They are seeking support in reconstructing their accounts, training/mentoring the new Finance Officer, enstating appropriate accounting processes and financial controls, and assessing how best they might be able to move to a computerised accounting system. They have Quickbooks, but this has not been used for over a year now.

They would also like support in better managing the accounting, financial and legal requirements of the charity arm and social enterprises.

Ideally a volunteer will be availble in February/March as this coincides with the period that they undertake strategic planning, and therefore your support will also be welcome in these areas. However, they are flexible to when a volunteer could support them.

Ideally a volunteer would be available for 6-8 weeks.

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Organization: Plan
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Plan’s vision is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits.

We are looking for a Regional Grant Accountantto join the Regional Ebola Response Team in the Regional Office .You will be responsible for the management of the mobilized resources, including timely and quality reporting, and the transition of the financial responsibility to the country office. You will play a crucial role in providing high quality grant management information necessary to support an effective humanitarian operation.

In addition you will be responsible for.

· Ensuring that the Emergency program's budget and charges are recorded, validated and maintained in the system in a timely manner

· Check General Ledger logbook and inform the Country Finance manager of any problem in the system.

· Reconcile and manage allocations both within the country and between other Country Plan;

· Ensure that all purchases and payments are made within the limits of the budget before any treatment

· Work closely with the program & other operations team to deliver proper finance reports

· Ensure all Emergency Finance team members extended to the program and operation personnel understand and carry out their duties in accordance with Plan Finance and donors principles.

· Build the capacity of the Emergency Finance team members and partners implementing the program;

· Ensure financial reports sent to donors are accurate and submitted on time with donors

· Requirements

· Ensure emergency Project Outlines (PO) and PO modifications are prepared with the approved Budget and correct account codes.

A strong leader, with the ability to make effective decisions quickly, you will be an experienced emergency Grant Accountant professional with a demonstrable track record leading and managing emergency responses. You will have extensive knowledge of the sector, applicable standards and donors in emergency. Excellent communication skills: Fluent in both French and English

Type of Role:6 Months Contract - Unaccompanied

Location:Regional Office: Senegal

Reports to:Regional Resources Mobilisation Manager

Closing Date:5 January 2015

Interviews will be done as we receive applications.

How to apply:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4587&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: Samaritan's Purse
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Dec 2014

The Field Accountant is responsible for implementing and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of programs as assigned in South Sudan; responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll related to the specific programs and projects as assigned. This position will require a significant amount of travelling within South Sudan to the various Samaritan's Purse bases in order to cover short term finance needs at each base, including providing coverage for finance positions at the country office in Juba.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain detailed records for all financial transactions in an organized and professional manner.
· Perform daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports, reconcile cash on hand and monthly bank reconciliation.
· Provide required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to the Finance Manager as assigned.
· Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP's field accounting policies and perform other duties as assigned.
· Review and ensure accuracy of financial transactions for SP field operations based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.).
· Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at base.
· Ensure all cash is reconciled on a weekly basis, reporting any over/under to country office and investigate any over/under situations.
· Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and remaining cash at month's end.
· Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff and the Finance Manager.
· Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas as required.
· Ensure contracts are current on all rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
· Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements.
· Prepare and submit month-end reports to SP office regarding country-wide operations in a timely fashion.
· Maintain accuracy in financial records and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Finance or related field and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred.
· Demonstrated financial competence.
· Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
· Above average communication skills-both verbal and written.
· Works well in adverse team and a pressured environment.
· Diplomatic, level-headed in stressful environment.
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

12 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied assignment.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website at http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/field-accountant-south-sudan/job/4903798 and click "Apply Online" at the bottom of the page.

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, World
Closing date: 03 Oct 2014

Our partner works to provide education for those who need it most, impoverished communities living in rural areas who are more likely to die of preventable diseases as a result of poor education. Our partner serves to build schools, train teachers and provide that most vital of services – education. They also ensure that the educational establishments that they fund and support contain hygienic sanitation facilities, as this too plays an important role in education.

This is your chance to play a pivotal part in the development of Africa’s next generation – with 80% of the world’s poorest countries being located in Africa and 50 of the population of Africa being aged under 16, the need for better access to education is not to be underestimated.

As our first volunteer on site with this particular partner, your role will be akin to undertaking an internal audit and as such you will assess their financial controls and measures. It will be up to you to analyse their procedures in their entirety and make changes as you see fit; our partner has specifically requested that you assist them in preparing for an external audit too. Although on the whole your role will be working with the finance team to support them and train them on matters that they do not feel adequately prepared to deal with, you will also be expected to help prepare the reports and budgets during your stay with the partner organisation. They are currently operating on QuickBooks, but not all of their staff are confident enough to use it and they would be especially grateful if you could provide some training on the matter and help everyone in the finance team get up to speed.

This would be an excellent opportunity for someone looking to forge a career in the international development sector, but it would also be a great chance to put your financial skills to good use and really make a tangible difference within our partner organisation. So whether you’re looking to escape the autumn drizzle or develop your professional skills, our partner would be especially grateful for your time and efforts and as such is happy to cover the costs incurred by the volunteer.

How to apply:

Make a difference to someone’s life by volunteering - send your CV to info@afid.org.uk or contact us on +44 (0) 208 741 7000.

Organization: Concern Worldwide
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 24 Sep 2014

Reference:CON/PA/SS

Country: Republic of South Sudan

Job Title: Programme and Partnership Accountant

Date requested: 23/07/2013

Contract Grade: A

Contract Length: 12 months

Date needed By: ASAP

New Post or Replacement: New Post

Accompanied / Unaccompanied: Unaccompanied

Exact Job Location: Juba, South Sudan

Reports To: Country Financial Controller (CFC)

Responsible For: Finance Officers (FOs), Assistant Finance Officers (AFO), Cashier

Liaises With: Country Director, ACD-P, ACD-S, Programme Managers, General Systems Manager, Emergency Programme Coordinator, Grants Manager, PSOs, Programme Officer, and Area Coordinators.

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the Country Finance Controller to ensure the effective functioning of the finance department in Juba through providing day to day technical support and work with national and NGO partners. The post holder will coordinate finance issues and build the capacity of national staff for both Concern and partners, and support national staff to manage and carry out the work on the finance function. The post holder will report directly to the country financial controller

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Controllership:

• Guided by Country Financial Controller and his/her team, ensure that the Concern worldwide financial policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented in a standardised manner.

• To manage the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by donors and Dublin HQ.

• Assist programme managers and teams to follow donors’ (especially EU, ECHO, Irish Aid, UNCHF, DFID, OFDA etc.) financial rules while budgeting, spending and reporting.

• Forward to all budget holders draft reviewed monthly management accounts & his/her finance team on a timely basis and facilitate with programme staff review and follow up of any issues/variances arising.

• Closely monitor all financial activities, and keep the ACD and Country Financial Controller advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial management performance.

• Assist the Country Financial Controller with external (donor, audit firm, partner organisation, government, etc.) and internal control audits as required.

• In collaboration with all relevant staff, ensure the protection of all programme assets (cash, inventory, etc.) through the enforcement of internal controls and procedures, including regular updating of fixed asset inventories.

• Maintain up-to date knowledge of and implement local government requirements and regulations related to financial matters including statutory deductions from national staff salaries such as income tax, social security, etc.

Training & Staff Management:

• Train National Finance Officer/Finance Manager so that s/he can take programme accountant role upon completion of the international assignee’s contract period.

• In collaboration with the HR Manager, ensure that job descriptions of the finance department staff are up-to date and staff are clear with their roles and responsibilities.

• To carry out timely Performance and Development Reviews (PDR) of all finance department staff but also develop and implement staff development plan for the finance department staff.

• Lead in facilitating and providing orientation. Basic training, technical support and guidance to the country program staff, particularly budget holders, for skills improvement in the areas of Concern and donor budget preparation and monitoring, budget revision, reporting and its interpretation, and internal control. as per Concern’s standard practices

Treasury:

• To supervise all programme office bank relations and bank account activities.

• To oversee the timely preparation, review and approval of all bank account and cash reconciliations on as regular a basis as necessary for effective financial control.

• Assist the ACD and Country Financial Controller in ensuring compliance with Concern Worldwide policies and procedures and assume responsibilities in the implementation of country specific policies such as authorisation limits, cash holding limits, cash movements, credit terms, advance payments, use of bank payment instruments.

• To be responsible for review of funds transfer requests from the field and timely preparation and follow-up/handling of Cash Transfer Requests to the field offices to ensure that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate programme implementation

Budget:

• Assist ACD and other budget holders in conducting the budget process, ensuring that appropriate levels of technical support and guidance is provided to all budget holders during the process of preparing the annual country operating budget and subsequent revisions.

• Assist budget holders with preparation of donor budgets; interpretation of budgeting guidelines ; ensure compliance with donor regulations and to ensure their incorporation into the country annual operating budget & revisions

Partnership Accounting:

• Undertake the CLOFAT assessment with potential Partners on a timely and comprehensive basis;

• Summarise CLOFAT findings and recommend whether partnership is workable with resources available.

• Ensure a Partner Finance Action Plan is developed and implemented for any weaknesses found on the CLOFAT Through periodic systems reviews, trainings to the partner and others initiatives. Update the Partner Finance Action Plan as it relates to each partner with information as to capacity building carried out, progress achieved, and any new capacity building needs identified.

• Ensure CLOFAT is signed off by all the relevant staff members (Country Financial Controller, ACD Programmes, Project Manager and Country Director).

• Ensure that all CLOFAT Progress on Finance Action Plan documentation are maintained on the Partner File for future reference.

• Monitoring For each Partner, using CLOFAT and any other available material as a basis, prepare a Partner Monitoring Programme.

• Carry out Systems Review visits in accordance with the Partner Monitoring Programme.

• Perform regular Transaction Audits in accordance with the Partner Monitoring Programme.

• Review financial reports and transaction lists provided by the partner on a timely basis, bringing any unusual transactions and budget variations to the attention of the Programme Manager.

• Ensure an updated risk assessment is completed at least annually and is signed off by Senior Management After each field visit prepare and disseminate a Partner Visit Report.

• Partner Contract Management Assist the partner, in conjunction with the Programme Manager, on budget preparation. Ensure the Partner is able to submit regular and accurate Financial Reports using the template provided by Concern. For any Partner Finance Report issues found, obtain appropriate explanations from the Partner staff before recommending the release of the following tranche of funds. Incorporate any weaknesses found on the partner report compilation into the Partner Finance Action Plan. Assist the partner in meeting any procedural requirements (whether those of Concern or of a donor) detailed in the Partner Contract.

• Ensure regular communication with Programme, Finance staff and Partner staff is maintained at every level of Partner Management.

• Ensure programme staff are aware of their responsibilities in regard to monitoring of partners. Ensure sign off from appropriate senior Programme representatives is obtained on the CLOFAT, Partner Monitoring Programme and Annual Risk Review

• Ensure Partner Reports and findings are circulated to all interested parties within Concern and the Partner. Ensure all documentation relating to Concern‘s financial relationship with the partner is filed correctly and updated where necessary

Monthly Management Accounts:

• Liaise with the Juba Finance Officer in reconciling balance sheet items, preparing monthly management accounts and month end process for review by the CFC.

• Assist Country Financial Controller to produce accurate monthly management accounts, engaging in necessary review work, posting of journals etc.

• Assist the Country Financial Controller in the process of obtaining explanations of variances between budget and actual spending, income and pass the necessary adjustments to ensure correct reporting.

• Ensure a Month End reporting file is maintained in a timely and orderly manner.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Educational Qualification

Essential: Part or fully qualified Accountant

Desirable: Management Qualification

2. Experience Required:

Essential: Two to three years finance experience including donor and management reporting, staff and partner management and some capacity building (coaching, mentoring or training). Some overseas experience in emergency or development contexts a distinct advantage.

Desirable: Experience of work in Sudan / Horn of Africa region

Experience in working in a complex emergency context

Experience in working with partners

1. Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Empathy with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and participation

• Excellent communication and training / capacity building skills

• Proven organisation, planning and management skills

• Ability to work on own initiative and lead diverse teams

• Quick learner, flexible and adaptable to a changing challenging environment

• Strong interpersonal and team work skills with patience and sense of humour.

• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines

• Knowledge of computer applications i.e. Microsoft packages: Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of accounting software- knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains will be an added advantage.

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1. Any Other Special Requirements (e.g. international driving license, specific computer skills etc.)

Familiarity with humanitarian law and principles of humanitarian action (international code of conduct and humanitarian charter) Familiarity with Sphere guidelines and people in aid, code of best practice

How to apply:

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing.

CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.

Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.

Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.