Financial Analyst and Risk Management Coordinator

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Committee to ensure that the National Office Risk Register is updated on regular basis to prioritize specific risks to WVI Burundi Ministry and ensure that regular monitoring of risk is carried out by Management.
• Coordinate with the Risk Owners to ensure that all suspected or actual incidences of risk are timely reported in the Integrated Incident Management System (IIMS) as per the WVI Risk Management and Reporting protocols. This includes and not limited to actual or suspected frauds, asset losses and misappropriations, Child Protection and adult safeguarding cases, vehicle Accidents, Information Security incidences etc
• Document and ensure communication of key risks to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on monthly and quarterly basis respectively and determine that risk treatment Plans have been tracked and implemented by management within the agreed timelines.
• Closely monitors other specific risks such as noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations, Financial and other organizational policies.

• Coordinate and participate in the various Risk Management committees like Integrity and Protection Hotline (IPH) Committee, Enterprise Risk Management Committee and FO compliance Committee.
• Coordinate special assignments and preliminary reviews and investigations at the request of the National Director and Finance director, including but not limited to following up of Tips Offs, anonymous reports, whistle blowers, leads from Financial Review Reports etc.
• Support in risk management by monitoring the effectiveness of existing internal controls, identify gaps and recommending improvements. Also follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and Process Improvement Memos.
• Providing expertise in fraud prevention and deterrence by conducting and coordinating regular field financial reviews and proactive investigations.

• Prepare financial and trend analysis reports to aid management in decision making like in Monthly Program Review Meetings, Senior Leadership Meetings, Annual Financial Returns to Government, Financial information for WV Annual Reports to the Stakeholders and partners.

• Support the Finance and Support Services Director in Coordinating the National Office budgeting process at Head Office and Cluster level.

• Build the capacity of finance and non-finance staff in Risk Managemt systems, Financial policies, Anti-Corruption awareness etc.
• Advise management on cost reduction and optimization of resources.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field.
• ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles financial systems budget/cash flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
• Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
• Knowledge of risk management.
• Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferable Sun Systems & Vision. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of local accounting system preferred.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, French added advantage.
• Good oral/written and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national entity.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Financial Management processes
• Negotiation techniques
• Problem solving
• Decision making skills
• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Must be a team player, and honest with a high level of integrity

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only