FHI 360 Director of Finance and Administration Jobs in Ghana
FHI 360 Director of Finance and Administration Jobs in Ghana
Position DescriptionThe Director of Finance and Operations will provide overall financial management for a upcoming health-focused social and behavior change (SBC) project in the Ghana country office.
Responsibilities include monitoring of projects finances, preparing project budgets, managing financial reporting to clients, ensuring adherence to funder rules and regulations, coordinating with headquarters on financial information, providing financial technical assistance to develop the capacity of FHI 360 partner organizations and entities in the country, and acting as a resource for project staff on finance-related issues.
This position is contingent upon funder approval of key personnel.
The Director of Finance and Operations will:
Provides leadership and support for the project’s financial management areas including, accounting, travel, payments, reporting systems and procedures.
Plans, directs and manages project budgets in accordance with the approved annual budget and monitors the expenditures on an on-going basis.
Oversees the timely completion and accuracy of monthly financial reports prepared for submission to FHI 360 headquarters and funding agencies.
Oversees the management and reporting of cost share and ensures that FHI 360 achieves the results of which it is responsible for under the donor agreement.
Oversees the maintenance of adequate financial resources in-country to support monthly program operations and subproject reimbursements.
Ensures appropriate monitoring of sub-grantees to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
Ensures all activities related to financial management are carried out in conformance with policies
and procedures established by FHI 360 and funders.
Ensures project budgets, accounting, and fiscal control procedures are implemented effectively and compliantly.
Oversees and ensures compliant pre-award audit of new implementation agencies and sub-project budget development.
Oversees and ensures monitoring and review of sub-project financial reports to ensure compliance with sub project budgets and FHI 360 policies.
Ensures project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and donor policies and procedures.
Contributes to resource development efforts; leads or participates in proposal development process.
Oversees and may provide support to internal audit functions.
Oversees and ensures quality financial operations throughout the project and participates and contributes to the overall mission of FHI 360.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
MBA/MA/MS or a related advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance.
12+ years related work experience at the corporate or organization level; 6 years managing a finance department is required.
Demonstrated experience in managing donor funds.
Strong working knowledge of USAID financial management policies, procedures and practices.
Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system and high-degree of competency in MS Excel and other accounting packages.
Demonstrated experience in supervision and managing a team required.
Excellent communication skills in English required and proficiency in another language an added advantage.
Experience working with an international non-governmental organization preferred.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Director of Finance and Administration Jobs in Ghana
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