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Programs Finance Manager

WaterAid Australia
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About Us:

WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the world’s poorest communities. WaterAid works with partners to maximise its impacts for policy change/influence.

WaterAid works through supporting local organisations and government authorities to design and demonstrate appropriate and sustainable WASH programs. WaterAid also seeks to influence policy change through government and other key sector actors to secure and protect the right of poor people to safe, affordable water and sanitation services.

About the Role

The Programs Finance Manager will be responsible for managing Policy and Programs financial systems and reporting under the direction of the Director of Finance & IT and with an informal reporting line to the Director of Policy & Programs.

The Programs Finance Manager will manage the Melbourne based Programs Finance Team and work closely with the Head of Program Operations.

The Country Programs Operations Managers/Directors will have an informal reporting line to the Programs Finance Manager. This means that the Country Directors will coordinate with the Programs Finance Manager to conduct the performance review of the Country Programs Operation Managers/Directors when performing appraisals.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Strong approach to internal controls and systems improvement
  • Strong internal audit knowledge
  • Experience with handling cases of fraud
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills – especially Excel
  • Knowledge or experience of business information and reporting systems
  • Strong working knowledge of ACFID Code of Conduct and DFAT Accreditation standards
  • Strong Understanding of finances systems in Country Program contexts
  • Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously and to organise workload to meet demands
  • Reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility and work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • A team player with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues
  • Strong commitment to human development and poverty reduction and inclusive development
  • Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation
  • Commitment to WaterAid’ values and standards of safety of children and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse in all our activities
  • Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity
  • Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and openness to new ideas and growth.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is able to work effectively within a tight knit team environment.

WaterAid is a child safe organisation committed to protection of people we serve. Our recruitment and selection procedures are designed to ensure we only recruit people who are suitable and aligned with our standards on the safety of children and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and screening. We promote diversity and equality in all our practices. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.

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