Regional Finance Manager – Global, based in Dakar - Offre-emploi.sn

Country: Senegal Organization: IMPACT Initiatives Closing date: 30 Jun 2026 We are currently looking for a Regional Finance Manager to join our HQ team, working from our Dakar Office in Senegal Contract duration: 12 Months

Localisation

Location: Dakar, Senegal (with travels across Central and West Africa covering the following countries: RDC, TCD,

CAR, NER, CDI, MLI, SEN, NGA, BFA, CMR, MRT, BEN, HTI)

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The Regional Finance Manager ensures high quality & accurate financial reporting and sound financial management of the IMPACT-managed activities in compliance with IMPACT and Donors’ rules and regulations, as well as providing oversight to the finance teams in the countries where IMPACT operates. S/he will contribute to the development of the country/region programs strategic and operational plans. Emphasis will be placed on financial management policies, practices and systems that are compliant with local laws as well as adhering to donor requirements but are also conducive to effective implementation of country programs. As Regional Finance Manager, s/he will have responsibility for all aspects of strategic and analytical finance in the country/ regional program, acting as the principal finance business partner to the Senior Management team (SMT) notably Multi-Country Representative (MCRs), Country Representatives/Coordinators (CRs/CCs), Regional & HQ Finance. S/he supports country teams and line-manages the pooled Country Finance Officers (CFO), as well as functional management of Country Finance Officers, in ensuring effective and timely financial management of the IMPACT-managed programs (including both IMPACT Lines and expenses incurred by host agency notably ACTED). The RFM is responsible for reviewing the relative priority of tasks across the countries within his/her portfolio, assigning tasks to pooled CFOs, reviewing outputs, to ensure work across the region is delivered promptly and to a high standard. The RFM reports directly (hierarchical line) to a nominated manager in HQ Finance, who (in consultation with the HQ Senior Country Manager, MCRs/CCs/CRs) monitor his/her performance. When supporting a given country, the work of RFM is also overseen by the MCR/CR/CC for all delivery (output) matters (i.e., financial reports, budgets, advice to local management, priority of tasks, training to staff etc.). S/he will liaise on a regular basis with the ACTED Finance team when IMPACT/REACH is hosted by ACTED in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Formation / Diplômes

Provides financial information which supports MCRs/CRs/CCs and their Senior Management Teams in making decisions in line with IMPACT strategies (Budget Follow up, Allocation Table, Master Budget) Provides strategic analysis on the overall financial situation of the country program and regional HUB (Funding gap analysis, prognosis…) Act as a member of SMTs in countries within the region, ensuring awareness of country programmes and potential financial risks, Financial Management and Reporting Proposal Development Prepare or proactively support both pooled CFOs and dedicated CFO in preparing quality program budgets and timely submitting financial reports to IMPACT HQ in accordance with IMPACT and donor specific guidelines. Prepare any regional budgets and forecasts as required, including the mapping of phasing of the multi-country programs Ensure validation of all proposals before submission to IMPACT HQ.

Autres informations

Ensure that financial info in the global PCM follow-up tool Ninox is correctly up to date Address and coordinate the timely response and submission to all comments by donors on proposals in liaison with relevant staff in country, IMPACT HQ Finance and Project & Partnership Support (PPS) teams. Contracting In coordination with the RC, CRs and IMPACT HQ, review/negotiate proposals and/or contracts with donors, ensuring requirements are clear and understood. In coordination with HQ Finance team, organise the incorporation of financial elements on Ninox database, including Total Project Cost, Activity Budget, Overhead Cost, Fund request amount to donor Contribute when relevant to due diligence exercises of funding partners with Partnership Unit. Ensure that all contractual obligations are clearly understood in terms of flexibilities and compliance requirements in close coordination with HQ Finance. Project Implementation and Follow up Ensure the implementation and monitoring of a master budget / allocation (Staff Allocation, & other running costs) at country and regional level to alert and support coordination in decision-making, including via tasking the pooled CFOs Support the country offices, including via tasking the pooled CFOs, to prepare and consolidate monthly BFUs and revise forecasts on an accurate and timely basis When any financial risk is identified, inform relevant staff in country and suggest potential solutions that would meet donor rules. Ensure ad hoc requests from donors are addressed in liaison with the CC, PPS and HQ Finance Support and oversee the project-specific filing system for finance in close collaboration with PPS and HQ Finance Reporting Responsible for the preparation of quality project financial report in a timely and professional manner, in liaison with IMPACT HQ Finance and PPS.

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