DRC: Director of Finance & Administration

Aug 6, 2018 | Wildlife Conservation Society
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated finance professional for the following vacancy

for WCS Democratic Republic of Congo.

Position: Director of Finance & Administration – Wildlife Conservation Society – DRC

Mission Statement:

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management

of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. These activities change attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans

living in sustainable interaction on both a local and a global scale. WCS is committed to this work because we believe it essential to the integrity of

life on Earth.

Summary of Position Function:

The Director of Finance & Administration (DAF) reports to the WCS DRC Country Director, with a dotted-line report to the Comptroller in New York and works

closely with the WCS Central Africa Regional Business Manager and Regional Controller. The DAF is based in Kinshasa, DRC and undertakes regular work travel

to various WCS project sites in the country. This position is responsible for management of the financial systems and staff, reporting to Central Africa

regional and New York offices and donors, country budgetary reporting and controls, monitoring and compliance of internal controls, conduct/coordinate operation

reviews of project sites, cash management.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Financial management and accounting for the WCS DRC Program (tracking and projecting spending by projects and funding agencies, accounting,internal project audits).
  • Staff administration- establishing staff contracts, worker’s compensation and medical benefits, vacation and work schedules in adherence with country program guidelines and following the national labor laws.
  • Ensure that all projects/activities in the country program are respecting national legislation regarding customs regulations, labor rights, taxes, benefits, etc.
  • Ensure all project financial activities are in compliance with donor requirements.
  • Work with project managers/directors to generate financial reports and donor reports.
  • Work with project managers/directors and the WCS-Central Africa office to produce budget proposals for potential donors.
  • Assure timely accounting and reporting on all country project expenditures
  • Monitor overall budget management with regular updates on expenditures and availability of funds to NY and the project managers/directors and administrators.
  • Oversee coordination of logistics at the country office and between the country office and the projects.
  • Monitor bank transfers, banking activities, advances and expenditures in coordination with WCS-NY.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and managing of administrative staff for the country office.
  • Review project budget proposals for the annual budget proposal submission to WCS-Central Africa and NY.
  • Financial management of project infrastructure, i.e. leases/rent, insurance policies, registration (vehicles, housing, office, boats, etc)
  • Management of in-country revenue sources and receivables.
  • Oversee expatriate administration and logistics (visas, travel and housing benefits).