Finance Manager: USAID Solid Waste Reduction Program

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. GENERAL: Winrock is accepting applications for the Finance Manager for the USAID-funded Solid Waste Reduction Program. The goal of this five-year (2024-2029) USAID-funded project is to reduce waste in communities and municipalities, leading to clean oceans in the Dominican Republic. It will achieve a significant reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by establishing composting of organic waste, reducing methane production, and by increasing plastic recycling rates, reducing emissions from the fossil fuels used to make virgin plastic. POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance Manager will lead all program financial management and reporting. The Finance Manager will provide oversight of all project financials to ensure Winrock and USAID financial regulations and compliance requirements are met. The Finance Manager will be responsible for day-to-day accounting and finance-related activities, including financials related to human resources, procurement, administration, offices, vendors, events, trainings, workshops/conferences, sub-awards, and inventory of the program. The Finance Manager will report to the Deputy Chief of Party/Operations and work closely with the Winrock home office finance team. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Record and account for all financial transactions daily in line with USAID and Winrock accounting policies and accurately charge the accounting codes or general ledger (GL) on QuickBooks accounting software. Responsible for all field payments to local staff, vendors, and local consultants. Support, when needed, with monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, current assets, and current liabilities. Scan and upload weekly supporting documents to OPF. Handle payments on social security, health insurance, and unemployment for staff. Handle personal income tax with the tax department and submit annual tax finalization. Lead monthly books closing and generate voucher lists and scan vouchers for final submission. Develop and update financial tracking tools as needed. This includes logging in and tracking all incoming payments from vendors, consultants, and partners. Assist in the preparation of budget versus actual reports on a monthly basis. Track and report project VAT payments. Manage home office reviews, internal and/or donor audits as needed. Ensure that all partners, consultants, and project staff are following USAID, Winrock, and Government of the Dominican Republic financial requirements and regulations. Review the partners’ quarterly financial reports and donor compliance systems and support them as necessary, including through monitoring trips to partner offices and for field activities. Submit required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Maintain and archive all project financial files and documents. Work closely on collecting and processing field financial reports. Manage SWR workshop, conference, training financial needs and payments. Collect and review partner, consultant, grantee, and vendor invoices for compliance and prepare for the Finance Manager to review and pay. Manage local banking needs, including bank registration, signature changes, authority registration, and internet banking registration. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. MINIMIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related degrees. Experience: 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience. Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel. Working experience in QuickBooks and other accounting software. Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to work with a variety of persons and organizations having diverse issues, concerns, and agendas. Good interpersonal skills and time management. Able to handle multiple deadlines. Desired: Experience working with international donor organizations such as USAID, World Bank, IFC, UN, etc. OTHER: This position is not eligible for expatriate benefits and follows a Dominican Republic salary scale. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization