Regional Accountant

We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant having work experience in the non-government sector, who has expertise in managing financial accounts and systems, developing and managing budget and institutional funding to fill in the role of Regional Accountant. The candidate should have the knowledge on the procedure of submission of accounting statements and reports as required.

This role will ensure strategic, first class and customer-focused accounting business partnering support is delivered to the East and Central Africa region where Tearfund works.

Do you have:

• Some post-qualification experience?
• Experience in financial capacity building?
• Substantial experience working with accounting software and online systems?
• Proven experience in budgeting and budget management?
• Proven experience in donor financial reporting?
• Exposure to organisational finance compliance?
• Proven experience in supporting programme teams in project design and management?
• Do you have ability to:

• communicate complex financial data to non-finance staff?
• work under your own initiative and make decisions within a clear systems framework?
• work cross-culturally and build relationships with staff across multiple locations?

Are you:

• a qualified chartered accountant with internationally recognised Professional Accounting or Auditing Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA recognised accounting qualification);  national qualification; or qualification by experience?
• a strategic thinker?
• a committed Christian with a personal relationship with God and will be committed  to Tearfund’s Mission, Values and Beliefs?
• willing and able to travel approx 35% of the time?

Do you have:

• excellent English communication skills (verbal & written)?
• ability to communicate in French?
• organised strong administrative skills?

Do you share in Tearfund’s vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential?

Then we’d love to hear from you.

• Job Description (JD) – Regional Accountant ECA – 2025.pdf (487.74 KB).

Note:

Tearfund is committed to promoting gender equality and encourages applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. Tearfund  is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring the protection of all individuals, particularly the most vulnerable. We actively encourage applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities, and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute.

The role will be based in DRC, South Sudan, CAR, Burundi, Rwanda or Ethiopia and the successful candidate must have the right to travel to and work in these countries.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.