Finance Director

Job Title

Finance Director

Company/Organisation

Mercy Corps

Location

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); Kinshasa is an option

Job Description and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Country Director, the Finance Director is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) responsible for ensuring the integrity, transparency, oversight, and sustainability of the country program’s financial systems in alignment with Mercy Corps’ global standards and donor requirements. S/he provides strategic leadership and direction for all financial management functions including financial planning, budgeting, accounting, award and sub-award management, payments and banking, payroll, and internal / donor reporting processes that enable strategic decision-making and efficient resource allocation across a large and dynamic portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with Mercy Corps DRC’s country strategy and long-term sustainability goals.
• Lead the development of multi-year financial and budget frameworks that enable effective scenario planning and adaptive management.
• Advise the Country Director and SMT on financial trends, risks, and opportunities to guide strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen financial governance and accountability mechanisms across departments and field offices.
• Build the capacity of finance and non-finance teams to understand financial information as a decision-making tool.
• Oversee all aspects of financial operations of the Country Office, including accounting supervision, and treasury management, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance, and sound cash flow management.
• Lead the annual and grant budgeting process in collaboration with programs and operations, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and donor requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to management, donors, and HQ.
• Guide and supervise forecasting, expenditure tracking, and variance analysis to enable proactive course correction.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial data and ensure transparency in cost allocations and funding utilization.
• Oversee financial monitoring of subgrantees in close collaboration with Program Directors and Finance Managers.
• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps’ internal policies, donor regulations, and local laws while supporting program agility and contextual responsiveness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits; ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
• Lead proactive financial risk management, including liquidity, currency, and contextual risks affecting operations.
• Promote ethical financial practices and strengthen accountability systems throughout the mission.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse finance team across multiple offices, fostering an environment of excellence and integrity.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and support staff development through coaching and continuous learning.
• Promote collaboration between finance, programs, and operations to enhance financial partnership and strategic alignment.
• Represent Mercy Corps DRC in financial discussions with donors, partners, and government authorities.
• Strengthen relationships with banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.
• Support partner organizations and subgrantees in developing robust financial management capacity.

Requirements/Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 5 years in international or humanitarian settings.
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and risk management.
• Proven experience in award management with a strong understanding of donor regulations including USG, FCDO, EU, ECHO, UN, World Bank, among others.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex budgets and translating data into actionable insights.
• Advanced computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Fluency in English and French required.

How to Apply

No information provided.

Contract Type / Level

Full Time, Regular

Level

Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.