Finance Manager Full-Time

The Embassy of Ireland in Maputo is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join its team in the position of Finance Manager. The Finance Manager supports the Embassy team in providing strong, efficient and effective financial management and control at mission level to ensure that the Mission delivers its strategic objectives. S/he is a member of the Senior Management Team in the Embassy and reports to the Ambassador. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards improving the wider financial management and internal financial control environment of the Irish Aid programme.

Main Responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Embassy’s Finance Unit including:

1. Managing and implementing the financial management system and system of internal financial control;
2. As a member of the Embassy’s Senior Management Team, s/he will input into Mission decision making processes, including ensuring the effective and efficient management of resources;
3. Participate in Mission multi annual and annual budgeting; risk management, ensuring value for money;
4. Accurate and complete recording of the financial transactions for the Embassy and Aid Programme;
5. Provision of timely financial management information and reports to senior management within the Embassy and headquarters in Ireland;
6. Ensuring the Embassy is in compliance with all documented control procedures, local taxes and other regulatory payments and relevant accounting standards;
7. Ensuring systems are in place to safeguard the Embassy/programme assets;
8. Providing technical financial support to programmes, primarily capacity assessments for existing and potential partners;
9. Supervision and development of the Accounts Officer and trainee accountant (including providing the necessary mentoring support) within the Embassy’s small finance unit;
10. Carrying out all routine financial management tasks to a high standard.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Competencies that are Essencial:

1. BA in Accounting or related fields from a recognised university, is essential;
2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial management and control role, with at least 3 years at a senior level;
3. Strong analytical and problem solving skills including managing, interpreting, and manipulating large
   data sets;
4. A high standard in English and Portuguese, both spoken and written;
5. Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications, specific skills on advanced excel is essential;
6. Ability to manage staff and deliver results through a team.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Competencies which are desirable and extra marks will be awarded:

1. A recognised professional accounting qualification e.g. ACCA or CIMA. Applicants who are mid-way through an ACCA or CIMA qualification who have particularly strong relevant experience and skills may be considered but the candidate must commit to successfully completing the ACCA or CIMA qualification within 2 years of commencing employment;
2. Experience in the use of financial management accounting packages (knowledge of Infor Sun System would be a strong advantage);
3. A very high standard of personal integrity;
4. Proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of financial issues;
5. Strong interpersonal; communication; and negotiation skills with staff and partners;
6. High motivation with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision; Previous experience with an international organisation;
7. Strong background and knowledge of government regulations and laws, public sector accounting and financial procedures and regulations surrounding international funding.

Terms and Conditions of employment

The successful applicant will be offered a 3–year contract including an initial probationary period. The
contract will include a requirement for regular performance assessment.

The successful candidate will be based in the Embassy of Ireland, Maputo and will report directly to the Ambassador. The remuneration package includes insurance coverage on medical. Salaries will be paid directly into a bank account. Further information on pay scales and remuneration package are available from the Embassy of Ireland, Maputo Please note that there is no scope for negotiation on the remuneration package.

How to apply

The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Mozambique prior to recruitment. Please state in your application form that you have a legal right to live,and work in the country.

Candidates should send their completed Application Form by email to: https://bityli.com/XKuaY

Emails should be clearly marked: Finance Manager. Only completed application forms will be accepted.

• Applications must be received before 17:30 hrs. (Local time) on 9th May 2022.
• No applications will be accepted after this deadline.
• Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Selection Process: 

• Depending on the number of applications received, a short–listing of candidates to be called for a
  competency–based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential Requirements above;
• Skills test will be part of the process;
• It is planned that interviews will be held before the end of June 2022. Second round interviews may also be part of this stage of the recruitment.

General Data Protection Regulation

All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.

Security Clearance for Local Staff

• Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment.
• Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration.
• for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.

The Embassy of Ireland is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.