Job Opportunity for a Regional Business Analyst at CARE International

The Regional Business Analyst is responsible for promoting sound Finance & Award/Subaward Management within the region and the Regional Office (RO). S/he provides technical support in regional report reviews and feedback to Country Office (COs) to include Country Office Monthly Finance & Operations Report (COMFORT), Finance Analysis & Reporting, Budget Grants and Contracts Review log to COs in the region as well as Regional Office Budget Management and Reporting. S/he plays a key role in CO Master budget Analysis in determination of Shared Program Costs (SPC) and Funding gaps. S/he will work closely with the Shared Service Center, Regional Office, and Country Offices to ensure appropriate annual Financial Accounting & Reporting Requirements at the COs is accomplished. The post holder will be expected 50% travel to Country offices in the ECSA region as may be required. This position reports to the ECSA Regional Finance Support Coordinator.

**This role is open to the Nationals of the following Countries Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia,  Rwanda and Kenya. Previous applicants need not reapply**

Responsibilities:

• Country Office Financial Management
• Budget Management
• Capacity Building
• Regional Financial Management & Reporting
• Management Reporting
• Regional Analysis
• Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 5-7 Years’ Experience in Finance and Grants management, preferably in not-for-profit sector.
• Member of a professional Accounting body e.g. ICPAK or ACCA
• Fluent French speaking skills is a key consideration for this role Functional / Technical Skills:
• Strong Grants and Contract Financial Management knowledge: specific major donors e.g. US Government rules and regulations, EC, DFID etc.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting applications suitable for field financial management required.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures
• Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheets and database applications,
• Hands on experience of an Enterprise Resource Planning system
• Ability to prepare reports and articulate emerging issues and defend recommendations
• Knowledge of finance and budget management

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