Job Description for Senior Manager, Finance (DRC) at GiveDirectly - Goma, DRC
GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026.
Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit!
About this role
GiveDirectly has crossed $1B in cash delivered to people living in poverty, and we’re building the finance function to match that scale. The Senior Manager, Finance - DRC is a pivotal role in GiveDirectly's finance structure. This position will lead a finance pod responsible for end-to-end financial management for DRC and potentially additional countries or areas of operation. The Senior Manager will report to the Controller while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with Country Directors and implementing a centralized yet accountable finance model.
Reports to: Controller
Level: Senior Manager
Location: DRC, Goma
What you’ll do:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Serve as the primary finance contact for DRC and potential additional assigned countries, providing financial oversight and support to the Country Director.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, Budget-to-Actual reviews, donor financial reporting, and invoicing.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Oversee country-level accounting activities, including transaction review, coding, reconciliations, and financial data integrity.
- Provide hands-on support to country teams through regular financial reviews, spot checks, and field visits to strengthen financial management and operational planning.
Compliance, Controls & Risk Management
- Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and fraud prevention in DRC and potential additional assigned countries
- Monitor financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures, including spot checks of transactions, advances, allowances, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, local regulations, tax obligations, and organizational policies.
- Lead country audit preparation, external reporting requirements, and follow-up on audit findings.
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and government stakeholders to support treasury operations, compliance, and organizational representation.
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Lead and develop a pod of finance staff, establishing clear accountability and performance expectations.
- Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across finance operations.
- Partner with country teams to build financial management capacity and provide day-to-day support on finance, procurement, and operational processes.
- Collaborate with the broader finance team on systems improvements, automation, better use of AI, and process standardization.
- Foster strong working relationships across country and global teams, serving as a bridge between local operations and central finance functions.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance, with strong experience in budgeting and reporting.
- Fluency in English and French.
- OHADA experience is preferred.
- Competence in spreadsheets and financial & accounting software (e.g. Intacct, QuickBooks), and enthusiasm for using AI and automation.
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high volume, or matrixed work environment.
- Alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.
Why work at GiveDirectly?
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
- A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
- A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
- A competitive salary, including bonus
- A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
- Unlimited PTO (that we encourage staff to take!)
- Desk allowance and flexible work location
Read more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts here and about our decision to move our central support teams to remote first here.
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy here.
Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.
- Base Salary: $90,000
- Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$9,000, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be $10,530 in 2025)
- Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $99,000+
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Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing, reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please email us at [email protected] with the email subject “Accommodation Needed”. We will work with you to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to support your needs.
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Referrals
Know the right person for this role? Please consider referring them. We offer a reward of $3,000 for a Senior Manager or above role, and $500 for a Manager role, paid if we end up hiring your referral. Thank you for sending great people our way!
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