Job Description
Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial standard operating procedures, FHI 360 policies, donor and auditor requirements
Implement FHI360 financial systems, routines and procedures
Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
Manage the finance team as well as train line managers and staff on financial responsibilities
Provide regular analysis and reports
Ensure any gap filling in the event of a vacancy of a Financial Manager.
Train Finance teams on FHI360 processes and tools for newcomers, and/or in continuous training.
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
Oversees the Quality Assurance team for the region supporting grants and procurement actions
Able to work with multiple country finance departments.
Prepares financial guidance to field offices through memos, updates to policies, and procedure manuals.
Assigns and audits the work of the finance department, while providing guidance to staff.
Monitors and updates the departmental budget, Quality assurance for Country offices budgets and Modifications.
Provide direct financial support to country offices in the whole region as needed throughout the full project cycle from startup to closeout
Manages the operational and strategic functions for the finance department to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Provides recommendations and consults with management on financial performance and enterprise risk management.
Develops and implements process improvement plans for the Regional Office to ensure financial controls and operational procedures.
Provides leadership in financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews, and assessments processes.
Develops capacity of team performance and drive for excellence.
Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
Has significant experience with USAID financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
Full knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls, and financial information systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership, and managerial skills.
Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to the team, exchange information, and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate, and work well with others.
Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have an impact on financial analysis and management controls.
Has significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
Full knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level. Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
USAID experience is a must.
Experience managing/leading a finance department is required.
Articulate, professional, and able to communicate clearly and positively with clients and staff.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; proficiency in Spanish and Arabic is a plus.
Experience in MENA EE LAC Region is a plus
Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO) required.
Experience working with an international organization.
Remote work from one of FHI 360’s countries in the region.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
FHI 360 is an whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. To learn more, visit fhi360.org.
FHI 360 is an whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a , professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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