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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 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, 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 guidance on all aspects of the business. The CFO directly oversees and supervises
(CFO). The ideal candidate will have experience with overseeing financial operations the financial/accounting staff as directed by the CEO.
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 The CFO serves as a critical member of the Senior Management Team guiding the
for the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO CEO in the development and implementation of the agency’s vision and mission.
provides accounting, budgetary, programmatic support and strategic financial
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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 GOAL Chief Financial Officer | 5 lower costs as appropriate and to provide financial analysis of opportunities and risks as they arise.
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 Equality statement
post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page and complete our online Equality and diversity are at the core of GOAL’s values. Staff are expected to work
application form. Please provide a CV and cover letter in two different documents, collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach
which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and
application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and explain respected.
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: Selection process
All candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. Shortlisted
The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final
Name-Your LastName-Document Name-Date (mmyy) eg, Pat-Jones-CV-012021- interview.
GOAL or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-012021-GOAL.
Queries
Timeline 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@
Extended to March 7th oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.
First two weeks of March
March 24-26
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About Oxford HR
Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development and contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international
charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and searches designed to meet the specific needs of our clients.
senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational
development consultancy. Oxford HR’s team members have significant personal experience of working in
international development and the social sector as well as the corporate and
Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network governmental sectors. We are in a unique position to find and assess talented
of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
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