Finance Officer, Community Partnerships for Respectful Care

Americares

Tanzania, United Republic of

1天前

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Officer will perform finance, accounting, compliance, internal control and risk management functions in line with USG regulations and Americares procedures and policies.

S / He is responsible for the overall financial management of the CPRC project and administration of sub-grant in Tanzania.

The Finance Officer will monitor the use of financial resources, expenditures and preparation of the CPRC monthly and quarterly reports.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Financial Management :

Monitor expenditure against approved country budget

Prepare budget review and pipeline analysis

Review budget allocation / reallocation requests from Tanzania team and submit to CPRC Project Finance Manager based at HQ

Lead annual budget planning effort in collaboration with the Tanzania Country Director, the Tanzania CPRC Project Director, and in-country CPRC program team

Lead in-country CPRC financial reports and financial reconciliation

Ensure proper templates are used for budget / funding request from project team and partners

Review, validate sub-grantees expenditure and budget request and submit to the Tanzania CPRC Project Director for approval

Submit monthly budget request to Finance and Operations Manager for consolidation and submission to HQ

Ensure allowability and eligibility of expenses in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, and Americares’ field finance policies and procedures

Strengthen partners in financial management of grants

Accounting :

Maintain CPRC general Ledger account, payroll, account payable and month-end close procedures

Ensure proper use of listed and approved chart of account codes for the CPRC project

Ensure month end closure of project accounting, including use and follow of month end checklist

Ensure day exchange rate from Oanda is used to convert transaction from Tanzanian Shilling to US Dollars if transaction is in Tanzanian Shilling

Prepare and provide supporting schedules and month end balance reconciliation and maintain records of checks, mobile money payment and wire transfer transactions using Americares approved accounting software

Contribute to capacity development efforts for local partners related to compliance with USAID rules and regulations

Contribute in the monthly submission of financial report to HQ

Internal Control :

Follow financial processes and procedures of the Tanzania country office regarding procurement, administrative and HR activities

Review invoices, documentation from vendors

Seek Tanzania Project Director approval prior to processing payment

Lead forecast efforts to ensure adequate cash flow for the CPRC project

Monitor budget performance and alert Tanzania Project Director of any deviation and variances and support the development of corrective action plan

Monitor findings of pre-award assessment of sub-grantee in accordance with sub-grant management plan

Select and check bank transactions to the general ledger and cash receipts on a weekly basis

Advise colleagues on the handling of non-routine reporting transactions

Audit and Compliance :

Check chart of account coding for accuracy and compliance with Americares Field Financial Procedures and Policies

Lead review of financial and audit reports

Ensure liquidation of activity and travel advances according to Americares field financial policies and update advance tracking tool accordingly

Alert Country Director and HQ-based Finance Manager on any outstanding advances not liquidated according to Americares field finance procedures

Prepare and process disbursement of funding for activities and to sub-grantee following Americares field finance procedures

Collaborate with HQ-based finance team and auditors for internal and external audits as required, with the guidance of Finance and Operations Manager

CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES :

Foster Americares values of responsiveness, results orientation, collaboration, efficiency and integrity;

Coach, support and develop staff to increase individual and team effectiveness; and

Develop and manage implementation of plans to increase team operating performance, including SOPs and other efficiency initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

MBA or Master’s degree in the field of finance or accounting, CPA(T) and a minimum of 8 years’ working experience;

At least 6 years’ experience managing finances and accounting of USAID-funded projects

Experience in grant management and audit activities;

Experience in the use of Quickbooks, NetSuite, Financial Edge or any accounting and financial software or ERP system;

Experience training finance and non-finance team on finance management;

Experience in Payroll processing;

Experience of U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required, US GAAP for non-profit a huge plus;

Experience in financial report, budget monitoring;

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; ability to develop partnerships across sectors and cultures;

Strong organizational skills, capacity to think strategically and attention to detail;

Excellent English-language writing skills and demonstrated experience meeting USAID and other donors reporting requirements;

Proficiency in Office 365 including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint;

Willingness and ability to travel at least two weeks per month;

Take USAID mandated courses within 30 days of employment;

Unrestricted authorization to work in Tanzania.

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