Finance Analyst
Manage financial allocations and ensure compliance with policies.
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Overview
Manage financial allocations and ensure compliance with policies.
You have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business; advanced degree in a relevant field or CPA/CFA/ACCA a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in managing budgets and spending in the refugee resettlement field; demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the US resettlement program.
- Advanced computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and all MS Office applications; experience with cloud-based planning tools, PowerBi and ERP systems is desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners.
- Multi-cultural sensitivity and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines; exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment; aptitude for ongoing learning and adjusting to frequent changes in processes.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead the update and maintenance of the R&P cost allocation policy to align with evolving business needs. - Ensure compliance with the cost allocation policy across all IRC and partner cost centers for accurate expense charges. - Allocate funding on a rolling basis to relevant cost centers and monitor expenditures for accuracy. - Identify variances in expenditures and coordinate corrective action plans to ensure financial alignment. - Oversee timely closure of grants to ensure compliance with financial and reporting requirements. - Develop and refine expenditure tracking tools in Excel to enhance financial monitoring and reporting. - Collaborate with IRC and partner offices to ensure proper understanding and implementation of the cost allocation policy. - Support the Director of Budget and Finance for Resettlement in preparing and amending budget details for new and existing grant proposals. - Other ad-hoc projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Budget and Finance of Resettlement.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Director of Budget and Finance of Resettlement Position directly supervises: n/a
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Resettlement team; RAI HQ staff; RAI US field staff. HQ and Field Finance teams
External: PRM, R&P partners, and external third-party service providers
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business; advanced degree in a relevant field or CPA/CFA/ACCA a plus. - 3+ years of experience in managing budgets and spending in the refugee resettlement field; demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the US resettlement program. - Advanced computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and all MS Office applications; experience with cloud-based planning tools, PowerBi and ERP systems is desirable. - Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. - Multi-cultural sensitivity and ability to work as a member of a team. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines; exceptional attention to detail. - The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment; aptitude for ongoing learning and adjusting to frequent changes in processes.
**Working Environment*****:***
- Standard office work environment, and eligible for remote work
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you had to prepare a budget for a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your experience in budget management. | Focus on your approach, the challenges you faced, and how you ensured financial accuracy. |
| How do you handle variances in budget allocations? | This question evaluates your analytical and problem-solving skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Provide an example of how you’ve used Excel to track expenditures. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple budgets? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work with a diverse team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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