Regional Finance Director, Africa

About the role

Prosper Global, formerly Mercy Corps, is a humanitarian organization working with communities affected by conflict, climate change and economic hardship. The Regional Finance Director is a member of the International Finance team and the Africa regional office, supporting the financial management of the regional portfolio and overseeing the financial management of initiatives led by the Africa regional team. The position reports to the VP of International Finance and the Deputy Regional Director (Operations) and works closely with the Regional Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Finance Directors and Managers and the Regional Controller to support award implementation and financial management, and conduct periodic support visits to country programs
• Monitor the financial performance of the regional portfolio, identify risks and opportunities, and strengthen financial management systems
• Share monthly reviews of financial health and risk with the Regional Senior Leadership Team and the VP of International Finance
• Oversee risk management and donor compliance, and contribute to the International Finance Manual
• Support start-up, closeout and major events, including master budgets, subaward budgets and financial monitoring tools for sub-recipients
• Analyze and support financial forecasting and Budget vs. Actual management
• Deploy to country offices and field sites, and review audit reports and audit closure plans with the Regional Controller
• Provide financial information and analysis to the Regional Senior Management Team and support the development of country program plans and annual budgets
• Manage regional department resources, including annual planning, budgeting and indirect and unrestricted resources
• Support recruitment, onboarding, coaching, mentoring and capacity building of the International Finance regional team