Pact Finance Director Jobs in Zambia
Pact Finance Director Jobs in Zambia
Position Purpose The Director of Finance will be the lead expert for financial operations and management.
Responsibilities include being responsible for efficient resource deployment and use, program accounting and financial reporting systems, cost-share and related reporting, and ensuring compliance with USAID financial and accounting rules and regulations. This position is contingent upon award.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all administration and procurement coordination and ensure an effective and efficient operating platform for the program.
Responsible for oversight of budget preparation, processes, and management in conjunction with the relevant program managers, including the development and review of relevant standard costs and scales for the programs. Track expenditures and justify allocations and reclassifications, when required.
Work closely with senior management to address any financial or performance issues to ensure smooth implementation, financial and technical reporting, and tracking of the individual partner activities against work plans.
Design and implement systems and procedures following Pact standards adapted to handle specific country constraints and conditions yet ensuring adequate internal controls and minimizing risks.
Work with the relevant Departments (Programs, M&E, etc.) on integrated management of all project finances to ensure effective use of resources to achieve program objectives in compliance
with all donor requirements.
Oversee and coordinate with the grant’s unit as well as training/mentoring of staff where necessary in the financial management of the programs’ grant agreements with local NGO's.
Support financial management of sub-grants, including processing advances/liquidations, monitoring/compliance visits, and close-out procedures.
Track program cost-share ensuring it is compliant with donor requirements.
Basic Requirements
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant fields; or a bachelor’s or certified accounting degree with 10 years of experience.
Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, operations and financial management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs in developing countries;
A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing the procurement administration and financial management and reporting of a USAID-funded activity;
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in developing and managing large budgets, including proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. Government financial and procurement rules and regulations;
Demonstrated supervisory experience, interpersonal skills, and team-building experience.
Demonstrated written, presentation, communication, and organizational skills in English.
Professional experience in sub-Saharan Africa is required
Preferred Qualifications
Zambian work experience preferred. Zambian National preferred.
How to Apply
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