International Accountant x2- Roving

Are you motivated by the opportunity to work in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you value working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trócaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

Trócaire is recruiting 2 x International Accountant – Roving to provide flexible operational finance support across our country programmes and global finance function. This is a varied and practical role, supporting country teams during staffing gaps, periods of increased operational pressure, humanitarian responses, key projects and assurance reviews. The postholder will help strengthen day-to-day finance operations, financial reporting, budgeting, donor compliance, internal controls and audit follow-up, while also identifying financial risks and working with colleagues to agree practical solutions. Working closely with HQ and country teams, this role will make an important contribution to strong financial stewardship, accountability and effective programme delivery across Trócaire’s international work. If you are a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, sound judgement, flexibility and a commitment to Trócaire’s values, we would welcome your application.

About Trócaire 

Trócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together, we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. 

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:  

•          Promote Access to Justice;  

•          Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;  

•          Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;  

•          Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and  

•          Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice. 

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at Trócaire’s website through this [link].

You will report to the International Finance Team Manager,The job opportunity will be offered on a full-time fixed term contract for 2 years and is based in Maynooth, Nairobi or Harare with regular overseas travel required.  

See full job descriptionhere. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in the job advertisement and job specification.

Where a high volume of applications is received, shortlisting may be based on the essential criteria and competencies most important to successful performance in the role.

Requirements

Role Requirements

The successful candidate will be a qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant with strong experience in financial management, internal controls, risk management and financial reporting. They will bring the ability to analyse complex financial information, identify risks or weaknesses, and work with colleagues to agree practical and proportionate solutions. This role requires someone who can provide clear technical advice and operational support to country teams, often in changing or pressured contexts, and who is confident working across cultures and building trusted relationships with finance and programme colleagues. Strong communication, judgement, problem-solving skills and flexibility are essential, along with the ability to travel regularly and adapt to different country programme needs. The candidate should also bring integrity, resilience, a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to Trócaire’s ethos and values.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid and Flexible working.

Closing date for applications is 15th September 2026

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has clear expectations of all employees. Please ensure to click this [link] for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workplace

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We actively seek to create a fair and inclusive recruitment process, where candidates are assessed on their skills, experience and competencies.  We value the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives and identities colleagues bring, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Reasonable accommodation and accessibility supports can be provided to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests can be made within your application or by contacting People@trocaire.org.

To learn more, please refer to our EDI commitment [link] and Diversity and Inclusion statement [link]