Vacancy title:
Regional Budget and Financial Management Advisor Central Africa & Gulf Rwanda

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Wildlife Conservation Society

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for financial management and analysis in the region and budget management to ensure the delivery of the WCS Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea (CAGG) regional strategy and support to country programs. This role will provide key support to the Regional Business Manager in developing financial forecasts for the region and providing direct financial management support to country programs as needed.  This position will provide budget leadership to the region and work closely with the Regional Business Manager and Country Finance Directors.

Primary Responsibilities: 

This position’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

Support development of quarterly key performance indicators for each country in the region and grants to support strategic decision making and efficient resource use

• Analyze spending trends and budget versus actual summaries to identify areas of risk and opportunities
• Manage the region’s unrestricted funds and regional grants to maximize financial allocations
• Support the annual budgeting process by review of data entry in the budgeting system, and troubleshooting with country teams throughout the process
• Review country budget adjustments and ensure frequent updates to the budgeting system throughout the fiscal year
• Support proposal budgeting process for new awards
• Manage reimbursement requests from regional staff with a focus on timely payment and compliance
• Support the development and/or implementation of financial forecasting, support on the development of business plans i.e confirming unit costs, completeness of cos in outs and budget management tools such as timesheet budget management, monthly follow up files
• Provide training to country finance teams on use of budgeting system and adhoc trainings as needed throughout the fiscal year on general financial management procedures in coordination with Regional Controller
• Temporary staff coverage for Country Finance Director, including site-based finance support, during vacancies and annual leave.
• Provide surge support to country programs during periods of increased financial management demands.
• Provide in-country, day-to-day support to Finance Director to ensure procedural changes are implemented in response to both internal and external audit report recommendations
• Other duties as determined by the Regional Business Manager

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the conservation and management of priorities, obstacles, and opportunities.
• 3-5 years’ experience managing large budgets for international NGOs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent professional English language skills; French language a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Commitment to high quality work and attention to detail.
• Commitment to conservation and to the mission of WCS.

Workplace Conditions and Environment: 

• Periodic need to work overlapping hours with teams located in different time zones
• Travel within the region including to remote locations

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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