Finance and Administration Country Manager at the ICRC Kampala Regional Delegation (URB)

Job Description

• Organization: ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross
• Location: Kampala
• Grade: Mid/Senior level – Mid/Senior
• Occupational Groups:
  • Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
  • Banking and Finance
• Closing Date: 2025-07-22

Purpose 

Finance & Administration Country Manager is responsible for the integrity of financial and analytical accounting and for reporting from the 3 sites and s/he is the technical supervisor for the team of 3 Finance & Administration Site Managers. S/he oversees all financial resources and administrative activities, including management of premises and staff travel in the ICRC Regional Delegation.

Main Responsibilities:

1.   Supervises the accounts departments and prepares the annual budget/monthly forecast and risk reporting, cost-control and analysis of budget deviations; contributes to decision making on the tactical (current) fiscal year and strategic (next) fiscal year.

2.  Ensures compliance with statutory reporting requirements (i.e. taxes and social security, the latter in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager) and regularly assesses the financial situation (including treasury) of the delegation/structure.   

3.   Supervises the Premises department and ensures premises are equipped and services (cleaning, maintenance) are provided according to ICRC policies and standards, including security for premises.

4.   Negotiates and concludes contracts of general internal services (cleaning, maintenance, etc)

5.   Supervises Welcome department and ensures provision of efficient services (travel, accommodation, visas, event organization).    

6.   Acts as adviser, trainer and coach on all financial or economic matters for the teams running humanitarian projects.

7.   Contributes to drawing up of contingency measures to respond to critical changes in the operating context.

8.   Acts as co-signatory and finance interface for both authorities and commercial parties suppliers, banks etc.)

9.   Identifies, develops and ensures a coherent and common approach on all F&A matters across all the sites under the Regional Delegation.

10. Has a clear view of the resources of the Regional Delegation in order to identify and apply synergies across all sites as needed.

Main Requirements :

1. University degree in business administration, finance/accounting or hospitality management.
2.  Diploma in accounting (CPA/CMA or similar) / internal audit (CIA or similar) an asset.

Fluent command of English. Fluent command of French is an asset.

§ Computer literacy.

§ 10 years’ confirmed practical managerial experience in finance/accounting/controlling or hospitality area, including supervision of teams.

§ Experience in an international working environment, abroad or with an international organization/development agency is an asset.

You application should include:

•  Cover/motivation letter setting out briefly your motivation and suitability for the position.
•  Complete and up-to-date CV.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.  For this position, qualified females, candidates with disabilities, minorities, or different backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

If your profile matches the requirements and you are interested in the position, please submit your application no later than 22 July 2025 End of Business.  

Application submitted after the closing date shall not be considered. Only suitable candidates will be short-listed and invited for a written test and interview.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization’s page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

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