?We work in 31 countries, assisting approximately 15.2 million children and their family members, regardless of race, creed or gender. Our distinctive approach focuses on working with children throughout their journey from birth to young adulthood, as well as with families, local organizations and communities globally to create the environments children need to thrive.
When you work with ChildFund International, you will continuously raise the bar by doing more, doing it better, measuring your progress and communicating your results so that others are inspired to join us in our efforts.?
Posting Closes:??February 3rd, 2012
Position Summary:
The Finance?and Administration Manager?has policy and management responsibility for the finance, accounting and administrative functions for the country program.?Main responsibilities include Planning & Budgeting, Audit & Internal Controls,?Capacity Building, financial report preparation, treasury, procurement, logistics and General Controllership. The Finance & Operations Director will play a key role in the implementation of ChildFund?s regional and global finance strategy.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership to country finance department and?meet the financial requirement and deadlines?by various stakeholders
- Identifies requirements for and develops reporting formats to aid in the management of country operations and grant expenditures.
- Ensures country management and program staffs are provided timely finance reports?
- Closely monitors all financial activities, and keeps the Senior Management Team?of all?situations which have the potential for a positive/negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
- Directs the preparation of and reviews?all donor financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements?prior to submission to National Director and HQ
- Leads, manages and controls the overall finances of the organization and ensures that the management of all budgets is in line with both organizational and international standards.
- Responsible for managing and developing all members of the finance & administration team.
- Ensures that timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports are prepared, demonstrating trends and comparisons in NO/field performance.
- Establishes performance standards and conduct annual evaluation and performance review of the finance and administration staff. ?
- Plans coordinate s and direct s the accounting responsibilities for the annual statutory audit as prescribed by the International Office Assurance Unit.?
- Ensures that all policies and procedures relating to audits, reviews and certification are respected and carried out in a timely manner.
- Ensures strict Internal Controls and is responsible for developing, managing and monitoring of area offices and national organization internal controls to ensure compliance with global standards.
- Monitors the development of the affiliate and partners Finances and ensures that they have capacities in financial management, project accounting, financial and management accounting, grant and subsidies management.
- Analyzes performance against budgets and prepares other pertinent financial analyses to be discussed with the ND during monthly finance meetings.
- Provides leadership for the project teams in their work on FIT and the NO in CEDAR for improved results and better performance of the finance sector.
- Maintains local banking relationships in coordination with International Office Treasury.?
- Monitors and ensures effective cash management practices at the National Office and all projects in compliance with ChildFund International policy and procedures.
- Responsible for the development of grant management systems that ensure that grants acquired are well managed and results shared with various stakeholders.
- Ensures the requirements for government and grantors reporting are fulfilled. Ensures all donor financial reports and grants are well tracked and documented and that quarterly reviews of all donor grants are conducted.
- Develops? and implements administrative systems, policies and? measures based on the actual needs of ChildFund Senegal in line with ChildFund International Policies & Procedures
- Ensures regular inventory is conducted? for all ChildFund Senegal asset/property, and maintain updated records/lists
- Ensures strict compliance with ChildFund Senegal procurement policies and procedures for all goods? and services needed
- Designs and? implements systems for tracking the utilization of supplies to minimize? wastage and inappropriate use
- Oversee a logistics and procurement staff, and support? services?
- Ensure that all contracts for services signed on behalf of ChildFund Senegal ?meet minimum standards? and is in compliance with Senegal laws and ChildFund International policies
- Manage vendors, supplies, contractors etc.
- Ensures that all Information Technology systems implementation is in line with the standards of ChildFund International.
- Support area/field office in all office operation issues (contracts, rent agreements, safety/security)
- Visit field/area offices to assess? administrative, logistics, capacity and compliance with ChildFund?s procedures and standard and offer corrective measures
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Required Skills
- Bachelor?s degree in Finance or Accounting (Masters?Degree?or CPA certification preferred) + 7 years of working experience.
- Minimum 5 years experience managing the finance of large or medium-sized non-governmental organization.
- Outstanding experience in?human resource management
- Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently as a team player and under pressure.
- Strong commitment to institutional values, policies and procedures.
- Ability to train/develop others in financial management & accounting
- Cross-cultural sensitivity & experience
- Effective under pressure, results oriented & proactive
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional integrity
- Strong interpersonal communication skills; experience in team leadership and participatory management.
- Good command of both English and French (reading, writing, and speaking skills required)
- Computer literate ? Financial software and MS OFFICE (WORD- EXCEL- Etc.)
EOE M/F/D/V
Source: http://www.devex.com/en/jobs/finance-administration-manager-302074-818-44188
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