Job Summary
Job Summary
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial management, administrative operations, internal controls, compliance and risk management across the region.
Support Country Offices and the Regional Office in maintaining compliance with organizational financial policies, regulations and procedures while strengthening financial governance, operational efficiency and accountability.
Serve as the principal regional financial advisor, ensuring sound financial stewardship, sustainable budgeting, risk mitigation and effective financial decision-making across decentralized operations.
Lead regional finance capacity development initiatives and promote adoption of global financial strategies, systems and best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial Leadership
Key Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of short-term and long-term regional financial management strategies.
Align regional financial operations with global financial policies, regulations and organizational objectives.
Provide strategic financial advice to Regional Office leadership and Country Office management.
Support sound financial decision-making and resource allocation across the region.
Contribute to organizational sustainability through effective financial planning and governance.Financial Oversight & Compliance
Monitor compliance with financial regulations, policies, procedures and internal controls across the region.
Provide first-line financial oversight and support to Country Offices.
Review and strengthen financial management practices to ensure accountability and operational efficiency.
Conduct regional assessments and support implementation of corrective actions where necessary.
Facilitate adherence to financial control requirements and organizational standards.Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting
Oversee financial planning, forecasting and reporting across Regional and Country Offices.
Monitor project financial performance and organizational financial health.
Oversee Regional Office budget preparation and expenditure monitoring.
Review Country Office budget submissions and financial forecasts.
Support financial sustainability and adequate recovery of operational costs.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for management decision-making.Risk Management & Internal Controls
Strengthen the regional internal control environment and financial risk management framework.
Coordinate implementation of compliance assessment tools and risk management processes.
Support development and maintenance of risk registers and risk mitigation plans.
Identify financial risks and emerging trends and escalate significant concerns appropriately.
Monitor segregation of duties and financial authority structures within ERP systems.
Support fraud prevention, detection and control initiatives.Country Office Support & Monitoring
Provide technical guidance and support to Resource Management Officers and finance teams.
Conduct periodic monitoring visits to Country Offices.
Assess financial management capacities and identify improvement opportunities.
Promote consistency in financial administration practices across the region.
Communicate monitoring outcomes and recommendations to senior leadership.Treasury & Cash Management
Support optimization of cash management practices and banking structures across the region.
Promote implementation of institutional payment solutions and financial technology improvements.
Facilitate efficient management of organizational liquidity and financial resources.
Support reduction of transaction costs and operational inefficiencies.Donor Compliance & Grant Financial Management
Monitor compliance with donor financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Support preparation and review of project financial reports.
Ensure timely submission of donor reports and internal approvals.
Strengthen financial accountability across donor-funded projects and programmes.Audit & Governance
Maintain oversight of audit recommendations and management actions.
Monitor implementation of corrective measures arising from audits and oversight reviews.
Ensure timely resolution of (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});audit findings across Country Offices.
Promote good governance, transparency and accountability practices.People Leadership & Capacity Development
Supervise Regional Office finance and administrative personnel.
Lead regional finance capacity-building and professional development initiatives.
Support talent development, succession planning and staff retention efforts.
Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional excellence across finance teams.
Champion organizational change initiatives and adoption of new policies and technologies.External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement
Represent the organization in inter-agency financial and administrative forums.
Participate in donor meetings, operational management teams and regional coordination platforms.
Maintain productive relationships with UN agencies, donors and key stakeholders.
Support strategic external engagement on finance and governance matters.Qualifications
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in the above disciplines with a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience.
Professional accounting certification from an internationally recognized accountancy body is an added advantage.
Qualifications from accredited institutions recognized by UNESCO World Higher Education Database.Experience
Experience
Extensive leadership experience in financial management within international, decentralized or multinational organizations.
Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis.
Demonstrated experience conducting financial analysis, feasibility studies, trend analysis and ratio analysis.
Experience presenting complex financial information to senior stakeholders.
Proven experience engaging with donors, member states and development partners.
Strong experience managing budgeting, financial management and ERP systems.
Practical experience with IPSAS or IFRS financial reporting frameworks.
Experience within field operations of international organizations is an advantage.Technical Skills
Technical Skills
Strategic Financial Management.
Financial Planning and Forecasting.
Budget Management and Cost Control.
Accounting and Financial Reporting.
Internal Controls and Financial Governance.
Enterprise Risk Management.
Treasury and Cash Management.
Donor Grant Financial Management.
ERP Systems Administration.
Audit Management and Compliance.
Financial Analysis and Feasibility Studies.
IPSAS and IFRS Reporting Standards.Key Competencies
Key Competencies
Strategic Leadership and Financial Stewardship.
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Exceptional People Management Capability.
Financial Analysis and Business Acumen.
Governance and Risk Management.
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management.
Change Management and Innovation.
Capacity Building and Talent Development.
Accountability and Results Orientation.Languages
Languages
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an added advantage.