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Senior Finance Officer

Nonprofit Organizations
Posted: 29-04-2026
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Application Closing Date

Application closes on 15 May 2026

Context of Role

  • The role reports to the Corporate Services Lead and will support with local compliance, HR and Administration.
  • The role is part of the vertically integrated Finance, Admin and IT functions.
  • The role will support the development, evolution and implementation of global systems, processes, reporting requirements and reporting standards.
  • The role becomes the go to person in the region for key finance issues within NetSuite.
  • Adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role.

Role Purpose

To ensure effective and efficient management of the office operations for the Secretariat
The position is responsible for finical processes across the Secretariat alongside the Corporate Services Lead. It is a key role in overseeing and completing local processes in accordance with the global finance manual and month end timelines, and to support the secretariat with financial activities. The role is also a conduit between the global finance function and local operations.

Deliverables

  • Responsible for the timely and accurate posting of invoices/ bills/ payment demands (through Purchase orders) for the secretariat costs, including payroll, suppliers and expenses in accordance with the global finance manual.
  • Responsible for the timely and accurate posting of all inflows into the secretariat including donations, grants, intercompany receipts, advance returns, etc in accordance with the global finance manual.
  • Responsible for overseeing timely and accurate completion of time sheets in collaboration with the Office Admin/ HR staff.
  • Responsible for posting in a timely and accurate way journals in NetSuite relating to advance adjustments, outstanding reconciliation items, payroll posting, etc.
  • Responsible for, in collaboration with the finance hub, maintenance of master data on Netsuite. This includes data relating to suppliers, partners, employees, donors, chart of accounts, etc., in accordance with global policies and frameworks.
  • Responsible for the accounting and management of all fixed assets.
  • Liaise with all local suppliers and staff on any payment and reconciliation issues.
  • Align activities with the secretariat to ensure global month end closure timelines are met.
  • Support with all internal and external audit query resolutions.
  • Identify and analyze any unreconciled differences and make corrections as required to the financial accounts in NetSuite as requested.
  • Support the Architect of Cooperation and the Business Analyst/s with any NetSuite issues and grant accounting.
  • Support the office with secretariat budgets & forecasts.
  • Support the Corporate Services Lead and Global Compliance Officer with any compliance requirements.

Essential Skills

  • Accountant by qualification
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of NetSuite One World solution and used to working with various currencies.
  • Experience of working with global systems & processes – dealing with multiple currencies.
  • Experience with budgeting and rolling forecasts.
  • Experience in the Charity Sector
  • Evidence of managing robust standards of performance and compliance to tight deadlines.
  • Evidence of creating an environment of visibility, transparency, integrity, learning and improvement
  • Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent excel skills

Desirable Skills

  • Writing and reporting skills in English.
  • High level of organisation skills, planning, time management.
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs.
  • Collaborative and open style of working.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in local and international context.

About us

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.

IPPF is a global movement delivering sexual and reproductive health services and rights. We are a diverse, feminist, and values-driven workplace - multi-national, multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-lingual, and intergenerational.

We are an equal opportunities employer and appoint on merit through open competition. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience and from the communities we serve, especially those from marginalised groups.

WHY JOIN IPPF?

  1. IPPF offers meaningful work, an inspiring environment, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities around the world. Working for IPPF offers a compelling value proposition:
  2. Mission-Driven Organization: IPPF is a globally recognized leader. By joining IPPF, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities, advancing gender equality, and improving access to comprehensive healthcare services.
  3. Bringing Positive Change: IPPF brings positive change to the lives of millions of people worldwide. Reducing maternal mortality, preventing unintended pregnancies, combating gender-based violence, promoting comprehensive sexuality education, and advocating for the realization of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice for all, and especially marginalized people.
  4. Global Reach and Influence: IPPF works across all continents, providing a unique opportunity to work on a global scale to shape change and implement innovative approaches to combat racism.
  5. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: IPPF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. You will play a crucial role in building an inclusive and equitable organization that respects and values individuals’ backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

YOUR ETHOS

  • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
  • Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
  • An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion.
  • Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.