FHI 360 is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead and manage the Backbone Support and Learning Contract. As a coordination, collaboration and learning platform, the Backbone Support and Learning program will contribute to all aspects of the RISE II results framework. In addition, it will make a central contribution to the RISE II transformative outcome of “Enhanced capacity to learn and adapt among beneficiaries, local partners, and partner governments.” This position is contingent upon contract award. The expected period of performance is an estimated 5 years (duration of the program). This position will be based in West Africa (Niger or Burkina Faso).
The Head of Financing/Finance Director will be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the project, including overseeing leveraging, cost-share, accounting for other illustrative activities/investments, overall accounting, sub-grants, small-grants, and financial capacity building of CSOs. The Finance Director will establish and maintain sound financial management practices, and ensure the project’s compliance with FHI 360 and USAID procedures, rules and regulations. The position will be based in either Niger or Burkina Faso. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
- In charge of the Administration & Finance Department, the DAF oversees all activities relating to the accounting, financial, management control and general services of the organization and its related entities (Human Resources, IT, Contracts / Purchasing and Admin).
- Assures in collaboration with the accountant the maintenance of the accounts of the operation (authorization, imputation, payments of invoices, wages).
- Monitors, validates and transmits accounting data to headquarters on a monthly basis
- Tracks and budgets expenses as well as leads the development and implementation of annual plans in accordance with strategy and policies.
- Ensures compliance with the budget that has been voted for FHI360 offices.
- Guarantor of the accounting and good financial reporting of the organization.
- Participates in the development and analysis of the financial reports.
- Participates in the preparation and analysis of monthly expenses.
- Participates in the preparation and coordination of the monthly closing work.
- Participates in the development and modification of budgets.
- Participates in accounting work: verification of vouchers, monitoring of payments and processing of transactions in the accounting software.
- Participates in the management of advances, the monitoring and the liquidation of mission advances, workshops, staff, partners and consultants.
- Participates in the preparation of salaries, statements of taxes.
- Participate in partner expenditure analysis work.
- Prepares the preparation of the various audits of the accounts and the financial statements
- Coordinates work with the Controlling Unit.
- Ensures compliance with legal and administrative deadlines specific to associations.
- Ensures the security of the different sites, data, assets and people.
- Ensures the coherence of internal information systems.
- Ensures the supervision of teams and the management of service managers
- 8 -10 years of experience in the area of accounting and finance preferably.
- At least 5 years of USAID public funding management practice.
- At least 5 years of experience at a managerial position preferably.
- Strong knowledge of US federal regulation (contract and sub-partner management).
- Experience in capacity building in NGO financial accounting
- Expertise in principles, rules and regulations on US government costs and their application in program decision-making.
- Proven experience in supporting and collaborating with program technical staff to ensure resources are used effectively and accurately reporting expenses.
- Have an excellent ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing preferably.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, QuickBooks or any other accounting and payroll software.
- Strong ability to develop accurate and timely reports to donors.
- Ability to work in a multisectoral, multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment.