GOAL - Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer January 2021

About GOAL Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poor and the vulnerable and is currently operating in 12 countries world-wide. GOAL has an annual budget of approx. €130m and is supported by a range of donors including the Irish Government, UK Government, USAID and the European Union. GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations to supporting the development of healthcare services and building sustainable livelihoods.

GOAL works with a wide variety of partners to achieve its humanitarian and development objectives. We have long-standing partnerships with institutional funders, including the Governments of Ireland, the UK and USA, as well as the European Union and United Nations. We also prioritise the strengthening of civil society.

Our Vision GOAL believes in a world where poverty no longer exists, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to well-being are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.

Our Mission GOAL works with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

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The Role Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Location:

Dublin

Salary:

€90,000-100,000

Reporting To:

CEO

Line Manager For:

Financial/Accounting staff

GOAL is seeking an accomplished individual to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will have experience with overseeing financial operations in the nonprofit sector and ideally in international relief and development.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO provides accounting, budgetary, and programmatic support to all programs and activities. The CFO directly oversees and supervises the financial/accounting staff as directed by the CEO and also provides strategic financial advice to the CEO. The CFO serves as a key member of the Senior Management Team.

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The Role

GOAL is seeking an accomplished individual to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will have experience with overseeing financial operations in the non-profit sector and ideally in international relief and development. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO provides accounting, budgetary, programmatic support and strategic financial

guidance on all aspects of the business. The CFO directly oversees and supervises the financial/accounting staff as directed by the CEO. The CFO serves as a critical member of the Senior Management Team guiding the CEO in the development and implementation of the agency’s vision and mission.

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Main Responsibilities Strategic Responsibilities • Provide insightful and trusted advice to the CEO and senior management team on both financial and finance related business issues impacting the overall performance of the organisation.

• Serve as a key member of the senior management in providing input to management peers regarding the financial implications of all major business decisions, as well as strategic input in shaping GOAL’s strategic objectives.

• Provide leadership, direction and management to the HQ finance team (20 people), roving financial controllers (3 people) and liaison with field accountants in 13 countries.

Financial Management Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of GOAL. Ensure high quality reviews and management of accounting systems, policies, procedures, compliance and the internal financial control environment.

• Prepare, analyse and present monthly financial reports on a timely basis and report financial results and issues to the CEO, Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.

• Provide technical finance and accounting leadership and inputs into general strategic and tactical issues impacting the business.

• Develop annual budgets for the organisation, and new/proposed programs, including the preparation of budget revisions as needed and the impact of opening or closing new fields.

• Lead the organisation’s treasury functions including banking activities, managing foreign exchange and cash flow.

• Serve as the agency’s primary liaison with its independent Auditor to ensure the annual audit is completed smoothly and in a timely manner and to ensure donor audits are managed professionally. Coordinate statutory and institutional donor audits in GOAL Ireland, UK, US and all field operations.

• Coordinate and facilitate Audit and Risk Committee meetings.

Systems and Innovation • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of finance systems, initiatives and processes in HQ and fields globally.

• Act as Project Sponsor for the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System which will be implemented globally in 2021 and 2022.

• Monitor changes in legal, regulatory and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures and needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results.

• Review efficiency/effectiveness of the organisation, seeking approaches to lower costs as appropriate and to provide financial analysis of opportunities and risks as they arise.

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Essential Qualifications and Characteristics • Commitment and adherence to organizational GOAL values.

• Success serving as the key member of a senior management team in providing input to the CEO, Board, and management peers regarding the financial implications of all major business decisions, as well as strategic objectives.

• Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).

• Minimum 7 years’ post qualification experience in a CFO role.

• Experience in managing large teams, preferably in the charity or INGO sector.

• Proven track record engaging with Board Members and Board Advisors.

• Strong technical accounting skills with IFRS exposure.

• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.

• Persuasive and professional communication skills (written and oral).

• Proven track record in managing multiple teams internationally.

• Ability to think deeply and qualitatively about business problems, breaking down issues and presenting solutions.

• Ability to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships in multiple departments • High work ethic • Willingness to travel • Impeccable integrity and ethical standards

Highly Desirable • Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business an advantage.

• Financial experience in the NGO sector.

• Other Languages highly desirable: French, Arabic, Spanish.

• Proven track record negotiating NICRA rates an advantage.

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How to Apply

All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page and complete our online application form. Please provide a CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your LastName-Document Name-Date (mmyy) eg, Pat-Jones-CV-012021GOAL or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-012021-GOAL. Timeline

Extended to March 7th First two weeks of March March 24-26

Equality statement Equality and diversity are at the core of GOAL’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Selection process All candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview.

Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email goal-cfo@ oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

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About Oxford HR

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Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic

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