Interview practice: ⁨Deputy Head of Finance⁩

Interview day kit

Written by AI from the advert.

What to bring

passport
visa
national ID
curriculum vitae
copies of Master degree certificate
letters of experience

How to prepare

review budget management and financial reporting procedures
study donor reporting requirements
practice cost‑allocation methodology
prepare examples of backlog resolution
research SI’s WASH and FSL activities in South Sudan

Questions to ask them

What is the current status of the accounting backlog and the priority actions?
Which accounting software and systems are used on the mission?
How does the finance team coordinate with other departments and donors in Juba?

Practise the questions

Questions this interviewer is likely to ask, with a tip for each. Practise out loud: it really helps.

1.Can you briefly introduce yourself and highlight the experience that makes you a good fit for a Deputy Head of Finance role in a humanitarian context?
Focus on relevant finance leadership, donor‑funded projects, and any experience working in emergencies or in South Sudan.
Practise your answer
2.How have you managed large multi‑million‑dollar budgets and ensured financial compliance with donor requirements?
Give a concrete example, mention tools or procedures you used (e.g., monthly reconciliations, audit trails, donor reporting templates).
Practise your answer
3.What processes would you put in place to improve financial reporting and cash management for a mission of about USD 5 million?
Talk about standard operating procedures, regular cash flow forecasts, segregation of duties and using finance software.
Practise your answer
4.Describe your experience supervising finance staff and building capacity within a small finance team.
Mention coaching, clear role definitions, performance reviews and any training you delivered.
Practise your answer
5.Tell us about a time you identified a financial risk or irregularity during a crisis response and how you resolved it.

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Interview practice: ⁨Deputy Head of Finance⁩

Interview day kit

Written by AI from the advert.

What to bring

passport
visa
national ID
curriculum vitae
copies of Master degree certificate
letters of experience

How to prepare

review budget management and financial reporting procedures
study donor reporting requirements
practice cost‑allocation methodology
prepare examples of backlog resolution
research SI’s WASH and FSL activities in South Sudan

Questions to ask them

What is the current status of the accounting backlog and the priority actions?
Which accounting software and systems are used on the mission?
How does the finance team coordinate with other departments and donors in Juba?

Practise the questions

Questions this interviewer is likely to ask, with a tip for each. Practise out loud: it really helps.

1.Can you briefly introduce yourself and highlight the experience that makes you a good fit for a Deputy Head of Finance role in a humanitarian context?

Focus on relevant finance leadership, donor‑funded projects, and any experience working in emergencies or in South Sudan.

Practise your answer

2.How have you managed large multi‑million‑dollar budgets and ensured financial compliance with donor requirements?

Give a concrete example, mention tools or procedures you used (e.g., monthly reconciliations, audit trails, donor reporting templates).

Practise your answer

3.What processes would you put in place to improve financial reporting and cash management for a mission of about USD 5 million?

Talk about standard operating procedures, regular cash flow forecasts, segregation of duties and using finance software.

Practise your answer

4.Describe your experience supervising finance staff and building capacity within a small finance team.

Mention coaching, clear role definitions, performance reviews and any training you delivered.

Practise your answer

Interview practice: ⁨Deputy Head of Finance⁩

Interview day kit

What to bring

How to prepare

Questions to ask them

Practise the questions

1.Can you briefly introduce yourself and highlight the experience that makes you a good fit for a Deputy Head of Finance role in a humanitarian context?

2.How have you managed large multi‑million‑dollar budgets and ensured financial compliance with donor requirements?

3.What processes would you put in place to improve financial reporting and cash management for a mission of about USD 5 million?

4.Describe your experience supervising finance staff and building capacity within a small finance team.

5.Tell us about a time you identified a financial risk or irregularity during a crisis response and how you resolved it.

Interview practice: ⁨Deputy Head of Finance⁩

Interview day kit

What to bring

How to prepare

Questions to ask them

Practise the questions

1.Can you briefly introduce yourself and highlight the experience that makes you a good fit for a Deputy Head of Finance role in a humanitarian context?

2.How have you managed large multi‑million‑dollar budgets and ensured financial compliance with donor requirements?

3.What processes would you put in place to improve financial reporting and cash management for a mission of about USD 5 million?

4.Describe your experience supervising finance staff and building capacity within a small finance team.

5.Tell us about a time you identified a financial risk or irregularity during a crisis response and how you resolved it.

6.Why do you want to work for Solidarités International in South Sudan, and how does its mission align with your professional goals?

3.What processes would you put in place to improve financial reporting and cash management for a mission of about USD 5 million?

3.What processes would you put in place to improve financial reporting and cash management for a mission of about USD 5 million?