Qualification Requirements

• Advanced degree in Finance, Financial Management, Business Administration, or a related field (e.g., MBA, MSc Finance, MSc Financial Management). Professional certification, such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA, is required.
  

• A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, of which at least 5 years must be at a senior management level.
  

• Experience in monitoring large budgets, cash flow management, and systems development for a non-profit organisation.
  

• Demonstrated evidence of managing personnel on-site and remotely in the finance department
  

• Experience using an ERP system and advanced Excel skills required.
  

• Demonstrated experience in working for an international organization with multiple branch offices
  

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team. Must be solution-oriented and have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  

Responsibilities

Financial Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Provide strategic financial leadership for the Country Program, ensuring alignment with WCS global and regional priorities as well as donor obligations.
  

• Lead annual institutional and project budget development, ensuring realistic forecasting, full cost recovery, and regular budget vs. actual monitoring.
  

• Advise the Country Director and Senior Management Team through regular financial analysis and decision-support to strengthen programmatic and operational planning
  

• Provide strong and effective financial management supervision, accountability, monitoring and reporting for WCS program, implementing partners, subgrantees/awardees, collaborating organizations, contractors to mitigate financial risks and loses
  

Financial Management & Controls

• Ensure all accounting and finance systems (including SAP) are accurate, reliable, and fully compliant with WCS policies, GAAP, donor regulations, and national legislation.
  

• Maintain strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and risk mitigation measures, ensuring compliance with tax, labor, statutory, and customs requirements.
  

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and treasury operations, ensuring secure management of funds and timely cash requests to HQ.
  

• Set up systems and procedures for financial management to ensure effective allocation, use of resources and reporting
  

Grants & Donor Financial Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of grant financial management, ensuring appropriate costing, spending, donor compliance, and high-quality financial reporting.
  

• Work closely with the Grants Manager to review donor agreements, identify risks, and ensure application of cost recovery policies.
  

• Prepare financial reports for submission to WCS and its donors and partners.
  

• Guarantee timely, accurate, donor-compliant financial reports, coordinating with Grants, Programs, Regional Finance, and HQ.
  

Accounting & Audit Oversight

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  

• Lead coordination of internal, external, and donor audits, ensuring timely implementation of audit recommendations.
  

• Oversee adherence to national accounting standards, tax requirements, and statutory financial reporting obligations.
  

Financial Systems & Innovation

• Ensure effective use of SAP and other financial systems, including troubleshooting, user support, and maintaining data integrity.
  

• Identify and implement improvements to financial workflows, reporting, and analysis to increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
  

• Produce and maintain reliable financial data and dashboards to inform management decision-making.
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and support the Finance Manager/Chief Accountant, Grants Manager, and broader finance team.
  

• Invest in staff capacity building and professional development to ensure a skilled and motivated finance and grants workforce.
  

• Foster strong collaboration between finance, grants, programs, logistics, and HR to ensure coherent, compliant, and efficient operations.