MISSION
The Finance and Administration Director will be a thought partner for the Chief Executive;
provides strategic leadership in planning, organising and controlling the financial resources;
and manages the development and implementation of financial management and
administrative systems and processes. In doing so, she/he is aware of the specific
requirements of DARA to remain a flexible, agile, and efficient organisation.
provides strategic leadership in planning, organising and controlling the financial resources;
and manages the development and implementation of financial management and
administrative systems and processes. In doing so, she/he is aware of the specific
requirements of DARA to remain a flexible, agile, and efficient organisation.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN TASKS
The Finance and Administration Director is responsible for the following:
General
• Contribute actively to supervising business performance and proposing waysto improve the effectiveness of the organisation
• Participate in the monitoring of the Organisation’s objectives, setting of strategic directions, and decision-making on organisational policies
• Propose the annual financial strategy ensuring a sustainable business model and protecting the Organisation’s guiding principles
• Develop and institutionalise strong internal control mechanisms for the organisation, ensuring that the organisation and all staff comply with (in- and external) regulations, procedures, and policies
• Lead, motivate, and manage the internal team(s) and processes that cover finances, administration, and logistics
• Participate in the monitoring of the Organisation’s objectives, setting of strategic directions, and decision-making on organisational policies
• Propose the annual financial strategy ensuring a sustainable business model and protecting the Organisation’s guiding principles
• Develop and institutionalise strong internal control mechanisms for the organisation, ensuring that the organisation and all staff comply with (in- and external) regulations, procedures, and policies
• Lead, motivate, and manage the internal team(s) and processes that cover finances, administration, and logistics
Finance
• Manage the financial resources of the organisation and conduct resource planning for future needs
• Develop an appropriate financial policy and reporting framework to ensure sound decision making and effective resource management
• Conduct financial and risk analysis
• Oversee and lead on the preparation of the necessary states of accounts and financialaccounting data to the management team and the Board
• Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Accounts and Audit to be presented and approved by the Board
• Oversee and lead on the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Manage the cash-flow activity
• Provide financial management information and accounting services to help managers in
planning and controlling their programmes and activities
• Contribute to, and review all fundraising proposals to ensure the sustainability of the organisation, ensuring the organisation meets all its commitments to donors, acting as the liaison point for all finance related matters
• Keep abreast of funding opportunities and developments within the humanitarian, development and private/philanthropic sectors
• Develop an appropriate financial policy and reporting framework to ensure sound decision making and effective resource management
• Conduct financial and risk analysis
• Oversee and lead on the preparation of the necessary states of accounts and financialaccounting data to the management team and the Board
• Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Accounts and Audit to be presented and approved by the Board
• Oversee and lead on the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Manage the cash-flow activity
• Provide financial management information and accounting services to help managers in
planning and controlling their programmes and activities
• Contribute to, and review all fundraising proposals to ensure the sustainability of the organisation, ensuring the organisation meets all its commitments to donors, acting as the liaison point for all finance related matters
• Keep abreast of funding opportunities and developments within the humanitarian, development and private/philanthropic sectors
Administration
• Oversee all organisational matters in office premises (assets/properties, rent, security,
purchase, maintenance, cleanliness, filing)
• Ensure that procurement and administration policies and procedures are adhered to and are compatible with Spanish regulations
• Monitor and advise on outsourcing of office support tasks
• Design and update the administrative policies and procedures manuals on a regular basis, to include any changes whenever necessary
purchase, maintenance, cleanliness, filing)
• Ensure that procurement and administration policies and procedures are adhered to and are compatible with Spanish regulations
• Monitor and advise on outsourcing of office support tasks
• Design and update the administrative policies and procedures manuals on a regular basis, to include any changes whenever necessary
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Identification with DARA’s values
• Commitment to and knowledge of humanitarian principles and issues
• Strategic Vision
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility
• Quality and result orientation
• Internal client orientation
• Leadership
• Ability to motivate staff and communication skills
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Track record in drawing the balance between systems and people
• Teamwork
• Commitment to and knowledge of humanitarian principles and issues
• Strategic Vision
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility
• Quality and result orientation
• Internal client orientation
• Leadership
• Ability to motivate staff and communication skills
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Track record in drawing the balance between systems and people
• Teamwork
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• University degree in Economics/Administration/Business or the like
• At least 10 years of professional experience of which 5 years spent in similar position(s)
• Financial management expertise in international non-profit organisation(s), preferably in
the humanitarian world
• Mother tongue in either English or Spanish, and fluency in the other language
• Knowledge of relevant Spanish laws and regulations, including specific audit
requirements for non-profits
• At least 10 years of professional experience of which 5 years spent in similar position(s)
• Financial management expertise in international non-profit organisation(s), preferably in
the humanitarian world
• Mother tongue in either English or Spanish, and fluency in the other language
• Knowledge of relevant Spanish laws and regulations, including specific audit
requirements for non-profits
How to apply:
Interested candidates are kindly invited to submit a coverletter and CV in English. They should write toesther.asenjo@solucionesgesal.com no later than Friday, 10 May.
Applications of only those who are eligible to work in the EU will be considered.
For further information, please contact: basensio@daraint.org . We are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview.
