Financial Controller

About Us 
GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 13 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

About Our Programme
GOAL has been operating in Haiti since the country was devastated by a major earthquake in January 2010. We’re currently transitioning to a much longer-term programming approach linking relief and recovery to development through an integrated, community-led development
programme approach. GOAL Haiti has developed a strong focus on urban development and building of resilience within urban communities. The EU has recently launched an urban development programme under the 11^th FED: URBAYITI. This program aims at improving resilience, infrastructures and services of three communes in Haiti.

About the Role 
The Financial Controller provides strategic leadership and oversight of the country programme’s finance function, ensuring effective financial management, robust internal controls, donor and statutory compliance, accurate financial reporting, and responsible stewardship of resources.
As a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) you’ll contribute to strategic decision-making and the overall management and development of the Haiti country programme. The role works closely with the Country Director (CD), Global Finance Director whilst providing  leadership and support to the in-country finance team.

**Please note this fully deployed role, initially offered as a 12 month FTC, based in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti**

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the country programme’s finance function, ensuring robust financial systems, controls, compliance and risk management.
• Produce timely management accounts, financial analysis and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage budgeting, financial planning, cash flow and expenditure monitoring, identifying and addressing financial risks and variances.
• Oversee the financial management of donor-funded programmes, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Coordinate audits, statutory reporting, taxation compliance and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Lead, develop and support the Finance Team, while providing financial guidance and capacity building to programme staff and partners.
• Collaborate with programme, HR and logistics teams on financial matters and support organisational decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• At least 5 years’ senior finance management experience, including team leadership.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls and audit.
• Experience managing donor-funded programmes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and strong IT skills.
• Fluent English with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience within international humanitarian or development organisations.
• Familiarity with institutional donors and complex operating environments.
• Experience using SAGE or similar financial systems.
• French language skills.

Why Join GOAL?

• This is a rare opportunity to join one of GOAL's largest and most impactful country programmes.
• You will join a respected INGO with a strong reputation in Haiti for delivering high-quality programmes and responding rapidly to emerging needs.
• Working closely with the CMT you’ll implement GOAL’s strategy in Haiti,  strengthen partnerships, drive programme growth, and make a meaningful contribution to communities across the country

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed.  At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected]  

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.