Senior Finance Manager Jobs – International Rescue Committee

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Organisation: International Rescue Committee

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, Finance (DDF) for technical oversight, the Senior Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions of RESET project are performed in accordance with IRC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position will support the 5-year project funded by the FCDO. This position will be a part of the larger RESET project team that will support the implementation of the project across all refugee settlements and host communities

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the DDF, the Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for overall financial management of the project and oversee all partners for quality financial practices and analysis.

• Lead the annual project budgeting process with the support of the technical and granted teams and oversee regular budget analysis
• Review spending plans and spending reports linking them to BVA and ensure the project is spent as expected and discuss with the Deputy Director Finance and the Project Director for any areas that require support and improvements.
• Execute monthly Budget Variance Analysis for IRC and partners in collaboration with program budget holders.
• Oversee the financial sub-award management including ensuring timely disbursement of funds in collaboration with other finance and partnership teams.
• Review financial reports from sub-grantees and ensure they are fully supported before entering them in the IRC accounting system.
• Be part of the entire finance team, and support all other financial management processes for the department as may be assigned by the DDF
• Verify completeness and accuracy of all accounting documents related to the projects.
• Check partner reports and arrange and ensure their CTRs are paid timely
• Assess partner risks and generate support plans to ensure compliant and quality reports are produced with well supported documentation.
• Prepare donor financial reports, ensuring reported information is accurate and compliant with donor rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance or CPA, ACCA equivalent.
• Degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions with a minimum of ten (10) years of accounting experience.
• With least 5 years of experience managing big projects at a senior level doing similar roles.
• Donor Experience: FCDO, USAID, UN (CBPF/UNHCR), EU (ECHO), bilateral donors
• Computer literate with significant experience in excel, accounting package knowledge of ERP system will be an added advantage.
• Staff supervision: Capacity building of national finance officers and assistants; performance management
• Mentorship: On-the-job coaching on IRC financial procedures for non-finance staff
• Cross-functional collaboration: Working with program, supply chain, and HR teams on integrated budget management
• Decision-making under Pressure: Managing financial closures, audits, and surge demands in emergency contexts
• Budget design: Co-designing cost-effective budgets during proposal development, including cost share, indirect rates, and budget narratives
• Financial scenario planning: Projecting funding gaps and recommending resource reallocation
• Risk Management: Identifying and flagging financial, fiduciary, and compliance risks to senior management
• Value for Money (VfM): Applying economy, efficiency, and effectiveness principles particularly relevant for ECHO and FCDO-funded projects
• Integrity and accountability: Upholding zero-tolerance for corruption and financial mismanagement
• Adaptability: Operating effectively in insecure, resource-constrained field environments (e.g., Uganda”s refugee settlements)
• Cultural sensitivity: Working respectfully across diverse teams and with community-based partners
• Communication: Translating complex financial data for non-finance program audiences and donors

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120