Senior Finance and Operations Director

About the role

The Senior Finance and Operations Director leads finance, administration and operations for FHI 360’s Democratic Republic of Congo office, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and program goals.

Key responsibilities

• Direct all finance, administration and operations functions, supervising Finance & Operations Leads and related staff.
• Develop, execute and monitor annual budgets, forecasts and expenditure analyses for all DRC projects.
• Ensure compliance with FHI 360 policies, U.S. Government regulations (2 CFR 200, FAR) and DRC statutory, tax and legal requirements.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, IT, administration and general services to support efficient program delivery.
• Manage internal and external audits, internal controls and sub‑award financial and operational aspects.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Extensive experience leading finance and operations in a donor‑funded, multi‑project environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Accounting
• Financial controls
• Financial information systems
• GAAP
• U.S. Government regulations (2 CFR 200, FAR)
• DRC statutory, tax and legal compliance