Main Responsibilities
Contribute to the organisation's overall strategic planning by developing and implementing financial strategies that support long-term programme growth and sustainability
Lead multi-year financial planning, scenario modelling, and forecasting to support programme scaling and resource allocation.
Partner with Malawi Financial Manager to ensure programme budgets align with one another, and also with strategic priorities and maximise impact of donor funding.
Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and IRLI Board to inform strategic decisions and programme prioritisation.
Support leadership in developing diversified funding strategies by analysing donor trends, funding risks, and cost recovery opportunities.
Financial Systems and Process Improvement
Analyse existing accounting software system to assess if meets the needs of country programmes.
Offer expert advice on enhancement of software systems so they are fully responsive to needs
Oversee and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll in Ireland.
Streamline bookkeeping processes and eliminate duplication (e.g. integration of country-level accounting).
Strengthen financial controls, documentation, and audit trails.
Ensure finance systems support donor and programme reporting needs.
Work with external auditors to prepare annual audits
Reporting
Work with Programme Managers to lead on development of donor reports for all programme countries
Provide support for donor reports for Malawi as necessary
Budget Development
Work with Programme Managers and Country Directors to develop competitive and sustainable budgets
Provide support for budget development as necessary
Financial Risk Management
Identify financial risks related to operating across multiple countries and design mitigation strategies, including currency, compliance, and operational risks.
Cost Efficiency and Resource Optimisation
Analyse programme cost structures and recommend strategies to improve efficiency and ensure resources are used effectively.
Regional Financial Oversight
Develop financial frameworks and systems that enable consistent financial management across country programmes.
Scaling and Growth Planning
Assess financial implications of new programme launches, country expansion, and partnerships.
Capacity Building & Mentoring
Work with Finance Manger to develop best practices for IRLI financial management
Build financial capability among programme staff through training and guidance.
Reduce reliance on external providers for core finance functions.
Develop and nurture strong working relationships with programme colleagues in Ireland and abroad
External Relationships
Manage and oversee any outsourced finance support.
Liaise with auditors, donors, and regulators as required.
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