The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC has been present in Côte d’Ivoire since 2003 to respond to the humanitarian needs of people affected by socio-political crises. Currently, IRC runs programs from offices in Abidjan, Man and Yamoussoukro, and in the following sectors: health, women’s empowerment and protection, education, child and youth protection and development, economic recovery and development, social cohesion and governance.

IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles contained in the IRC WAY (Standards for Professional Conduct). These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. Consistent with these values, IRC implements and enforces policies on protecting beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, protecting children, combating workplace harassment, ensuring fiscal integrity, combating retaliation and combating human trafficking. IRC is a gender-sensitive employer.

As a member of the Côte d’Ivoire Country Program Senior Management Team (SMT), the Senior Finance Coordinator provides the leadership and management necessary to ensure that the country program has the appropriate financial infrastructure and systems in place to support the strategic vision and mission of the organization. S/he will contribute to the development of the Country Program’s strategic and operational plans and be accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted and comprehensive financial analytical review. The Senior Finance Coordinator is responsible for the overall policy and management for the financial and accounting management of the Country Program. Emphasis will be placed on financial management practices and systems that are compliant with US and local laws, adhere to donor requirements, and are conducive to effective implementation of programs.

As Senior Finance Coordinator, s/he will have responsibility for all aspects of strategic and operational finance in the Country Program, acting as the principal finance business partner to the Senior Management Team and Country Director, as well as conforming to IRC’s financial control environment and CFO standards and objectives. S/He will collaborate closely with the Deputy Directors of Programs to ensure acceptable levels of performance of cross departmental business policies and procedures and collectively troubleshoot and develop solutions.

Based in Côte d’Ivoire, the Senior Finance Coordinator will have dual reporting to the Country Director and the Regional Finance Director, including straight line accountability to the CFO.

Major Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Country Director and the Regional Director of Finance, the Senior Finance Coordinator will be based in Côte d’Ivoire where he/she will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Provide financial insights to assist the Country Director and SMT in decision-making aligned with IRC’s global, regional, and country strategies.

• Deliver strategic analysis on the country program’s overall financial health.

• Contribute to and provide feedback for the development of the Country Program’s Annual Stra-tegic Plan.

2. Controllership

• Ensure all national practices are aligned with IRC and donor policies and procedures.

• Monitor financial activities closely and advise the Country Director on financial performance, in-ternal control issues, and financial management concerns.

• Ensure timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage financial department activities and schedules to meet requirements and deadlines set by HQ and donors.

• Identify requirements and develop reporting templates to support country operations and grant expenditure tracking.

• Lead the preparation and approval of all donor financial reports, ensuring compliance with ac-counting, legal, and contractual obligations; ensure review by the Country Director and Regional Finance Director prior to submission.

• Ensure regular internal control reviews are conducted.

• Facilitate internal, external, donor, or government audits.

• Support the digitization of physical records and compliance with IRC and donor archiving poli-cies.

• Oversee the protection of country program assets (cash, inventory, fixed assets) through en-forcement of internal control policies and procedures.

• Stay informed of national financial regulations and ensure compliance with donor and legal re-quirements.

• Serve as the main liaison with IRC headquarters for finance, accounting, budget management, and treasury.

3. Staff Management and Training

• Ensure comprehensive and constructive performance reviews are conducted annually and that career development plans are established for all staff.

• Oversee financial training and provide technical support to non-finance staff to strengthen ca-pacity in accounting, reporting, and internal controls.

4. Compliance and Financial Risk Management

• Identify potential financial risks.

• Analyze and quantify the severity of these risks on operations and programs.

• In collaboration with the Regional Finance Director, develop and implement effective strategies to manage these risks.

• Monitor the effectiveness of strategies and adjust them as necessary.

• Ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations related to the finance department.

• Contribute to overall country risk management through the management team.

5. Treasury

• Oversee all banking relationships and bank account activities, including negotiation of fees, in-terest rates, and exchange rates.

• Supervise the review and approval of monthly bank and cash reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate cash forecasts to meet future expenses and obligations.

• Work with Global Treasury and regional leadership to maintain appropriate cash balances and ensure regular cash transfers from HQ.

• Oversee collection of accounts receivable and other debts.

6. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Supervise the preparation and review of grant proposal budgets; support program teams in cost estimation and budget development.

• Prepare and maintain the annual operating budget for the country program; ensure operational cost coverage and regularly update the operating budget.

• Ensure finance staff present and facilitate reviews of actual vs. budget expenditures with pro-gram managers and country leadership.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Master’s degree (or equivalent Bac+4/5) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with an international NGO or humanitarian organization.

• Proven experience in humanitarian or development contexts, including at least five years living and working in developing or transitional countries.

• Strong knowledge of donor procedures (World Bank, EU, USAID, CDC, PEPFAR, PATRIP, ENI, ECHO, etc.).

• Proficient in ERP financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, SUN System, INTEGRA, Vision, or equivalent).

• Demonstrated experience in team management, coaching, and staff development.

Technical Skills

• Ability to operate effectively in a complex environment.

• Strong skills in financial analysis, budget management, internal control, and financial reporting.

• Experience with grant management, budget planning, audits (internal and external), and compli-ance reviews.

• Proficient in accounting and office software: Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, collaborative tools.

• Knowledge of procurement procedures and compliance requirements.

• Solid understanding of accounting standards and local regulations (e.g., SYCEBNL).

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication, diplomacy, and active listening skills.

• Ability to interact effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.

• Initiative, autonomy, and ability to anticipate issues.

• High ethical standards and commitment to the IRC Way, internal policies, and transparent man-agement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

• Ability to work under pressure with professionalism, courtesy, and composure.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity within teams.

**Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

How to apply

https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req58946/Senior-Finance-Coordinator