Finance Manager – Humanitarian Operations

About the role

The Finance Manager will ensure that NRC's financial set‑up in the Democratic Republic of Congo complies with internal standards, donor requirements and audit expectations. This role supports programme implementation by providing accurate financial analysis, budgeting oversight and capacity building for the finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead audit preparation, follow‑up and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support proposal development and project implementation with financial input.
• Facilitate the Master Support Budget and Budget Planning Officer (BPO) development.
• Maintain overall budget control, monitor cash flows and generate monthly financial reports.
• Provide financial analysis and advice to country management and budget holders.
• Train line managers and staff on financial tools and procedures.
• Support budget holders throughout the budgeting cycle and prepare donor financial reports on time.
• Develop finance team capacity through training and local procedure development.
• Coordinate weekly finance staff meetings and conduct field visits to ensure compliance with internal controls.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience as a senior Financial Manager.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Proven results related to the responsibilities listed.
• Strong leadership awareness and ability to develop teams.
• Fluency in written and spoken French; working proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with accounting software and modern financial systems.
• Financial reporting and budget control expertise.