Finance coordinator ICSP Programme

Finance coordinator ICSP Programme

LOCATION:

Office/ Home CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent JOB FAMILY:

Trading Salary:£35,000 or €40,000 SALARY:
See below

HOURS:

36 hours per week Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements Closing date:
Friday 26th June 2026

ABOUT US:

Oxfam is a global movement of people who fight inequality to end poverty and injustice. Were committed to ending poverty in the long-term, as well as addressing its devastating impacts right now. Together, we improve and save the lives of those hardest hit by poverty and injustice and campaign for a fairer, more sustainable world.

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to ensure effective data processing, reporting, financial management, implementation of partner accounting, reporting, monitoring systems and capacity development support to partners for Oxfam Irelands 5-year programme under Irelands Civil Society Partnership (ICSP) funded by the Irish Government through Irish Aid. Oxfams ICSP programme is implemented in 7 countries in sub Saharan Africa (Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Somalia, DRC, South Sudan) and in Ireland.

The current cycle runs until December 2027 and as grant holder, Oxfam Ireland manages and coordinates the programme via a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) in which the ICSP Finance Coordinator is a core role. BENEFITS Private Health Insurance Generous annual leave allowance(25 days exc. Public Holidays) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 9% into your pension) Life Assurance coverof 4-time death in service benefit Enhanced sick leave Enhanced maternity leave Employee Assistance Programmewith free and confidential access to a variety of services such as 24/7telephone helplines, counselling, health and wellbeing portal, critical incident support Staff-led wellbeing programmewith regular events in support of mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing Cycle to work scheme Tax Saver Scheme(ROI only)

REPORTS TO:

Chief Financial Officer/ ICSPProgramme Manager DIRECT REPORTS:
None

Key Responsibilities Be a focal point for all financial matters for the ICSP Programme. Ensure compliance with all the Oxfam guidelines in the implementation of the programme. Be responsible for the financial implementation of the ICSP grant. Effectively manage the financial and logistical elements of ICSP operations in Ireland and oversee the correct and up to date implementation of the grant in the 8 participating countries (including Ireland).

Compile all the financial reports from the 8 countries of implementation (including Ireland) into a single annual financial report in line with Irish Aid requirements and templates. Work with the ICSP PMU, Oxfam country teams and partner organisations to ensure excellent programme and budget performance. Provide training, support and guidance to partners including building their capacity to effectively manage the ICSP grant, in coordination with the PMU and Oxfam country teams.

Be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports to ensure that Oxfams relationship with the donor is upheld by submitting financial reports and completing expenditure verifications within the agreed times. Ensure all capital assets and inventories for the ICSP Programme are secure and records are updated routinely in the participating countries. Ensure effective financial management of the ICSP Programme including production of timely management information, cash management, bank reconciliations, preparation of payments and ensuring financial systems are updated on a timely basis.

Work closely with the ICSP PMU and Oxfam country teams to ensure Oxfam financial policies and procedures are being followed as well as ensuring country teams are compliant with all relevant donor financial reporting guidelines. Maintain systems and controls, complete expenditure verifications, respond to donor queries and work closely with internal and external auditors as required. Act as main focal point and coordinate the external audit process covering the ICSP.

Share financial reporting formats and requirements, changes etc with key stakeholders, especially the relevant financial focal points in each participating…