Finance Manager, Somalia PCGA

Overview

Creative Associates International (Creative) is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Creative is seeking a Finance Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded people-Centered Governance Activity (PCGA) in Somalia. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Finance Manager will be responsible to (1) ensure contractual requirements are met, based on USAID policies and procedures; (2) develop and implement financial procedures in compliance with Creative and USAID policies and procedures; (3) oversee procurement actions, activity execution, subcontracts and consulting agreements consistent with USAID and Creative procedures, (4) provide financial training and guidance to program staff and partners.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the project meets all USAID contractual requirements and ensure compliance with USAID policies and regulations. Provide financial oversight, including the maintenance and monitoring of the project budget. Manage financial systems, files, and maintain Creative’s online accounting system Liaise between Creative Associates' field and headquarters offices regarding all program financial matters and all internal or external audit requests, as needed. Process check requests and wire transfer requests for payments to vendors in compliance with contract requirements. Review and process invoices and in-field fee payments in accordance with Creative accounting procedures and contract policies. Manage personnel and payroll office staff and procedures. Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project expenses. Cash management including preparation of monthly projection to Headquarters, monitoring of cash balances Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining current project expense data. Participate in budget planning and realignments as required. Work closely with field subcontractors to ensure budgets, projections, and invoices are completed in accordance with Creative / USAID policies and procedures Draft quarterly and annual financial reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information and forward to Finance & Contracts for review and approval by the Controller. Prepare monthly field expense reports, and report monthly expenses to HQ Offices. Provide Chief of Party with project’s current financial status Develop a financial procedures manual Provide financial management and systems training for project staff. Travel to field location(s) as necessary and provide oversight to field office financial systems and processes. Provide training and guidance to grantees, local partners, and beneficiaries, as needed Review and approve the financial close-out of program activities, and verify documentation and information is complete. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in management, financial analysis or accounting desirable; Master’s degree preferred Minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience; Experience managing the financial activities for a project of similar size; Experience with USAID project finances and budgeting (preferred) or similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies;  Competent in using computers and financial software;  Experience managing teams; Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; Excellent written and spoken English essential; Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks; Ability to work independently or as a part of a team; and Somali nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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