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Family Health International (FHI) 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology โ creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
FHI 360 leads the implementation of the USAID funded Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity. The Activity focuses on enhancing multisector coordination and accountability; improving nutrition practices and health-seeking behaviors; and strengthening delivery of quality nutrition services within USAIDโs Feed the Future Zones of Influence.
Job Summary:
Working closely with the Finance & Admin Director, the Finance Manager will provide financial and accounting direction to the Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity and ensure effective and efficient financial processes for program support at the project main office in full compliance with USAID rules and regulations; prepare financial reports; conduct budget monitoring and pipeline analysis as needed. S/he will guide operational project-evaluations, including supply chain management, purchasing, facilities, and fleet management. Their responsibilities on the finance & accounting side includes monitoring project accounting & finances to include but not limited to; reviewing and posting transactions into GFAS financial system, preparing project budgets, managing financial reporting to clients, ensuring adherence to funder rules and regulations, coordinating with the regional offices on financial information required on the project, 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. On the Operations side they will collaborate with other managers across the project to identify system needs, process bottlenecks, and to develop unique solutions to enable more timely, efficient, and accountable project operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitors day to day financial operations for the project including budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Develops, maintains, and improves on financial tools and templates.
- Assists the Finance and Admin Director in creating and managing division forecasts and budgets.
- Supports the establishment of financial internal controls and project governance.
- Performs project finance analysis, ensuring work plans are adequately budgeted.
- Manages sub recipient financial reports and reviews and analyzes sub award tracking system.
- Serves as subject matter expert for project finance and may lead teams on complex issues.
- Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and/or external effect.
- Examine and review documents related to the monthly accounting closure of the Activity
- Ensure logistic and procurement activities are properly documented and fully adhere to USAID rules are regulations & customs regulations and protocols relevant in line with Ethiopia government laws.
- Collaborate with FHI 360 Regional Office to identify operations and administration process bottlenecks and develop solutions appropriate for operations.
- Establish and maintain asset and inventory registry in the Country office and the field satellite offices, including equipment allocation & maintenance, and dispose of assets in accordance with donor regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired experience, skills and attributes:
- Thorough knowledge of applicable financial and accounting statutes and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience establishing and maintaining good relationships with a wide variety of professionals and organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
- Technical understanding of office equipment and building construction and maintenance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven proactive skills in identifying cost savings, cost avoidance and efficiency opportunities.
- Relevant skills in automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets.
- Fluency in English and Amharic.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
- 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.
- Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others.
- Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
- Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
- Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
- Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
- Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to 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.
- Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on problems moderately complex scope that require in depth evaluation of data and various factors.
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results.
- Decisions made generally affect company operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Career levelโ manager.
- Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and manage individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and expertise, resulting in high quality and timely work delivery.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or master's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required.
Experience:
- Master's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required; or a bachelorโs or certifies accounting degree with minimum 8 yearsโ experience.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, including overseeing the finance and operations of equally large and complex projects.
- Familiarity with USG rules and regulations is required.
- Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate. * Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
- Experience working with an international organization.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
- Less than 10 -15%
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer 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.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicantsโ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicantโs tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
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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- Less than 10 -15%
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.