This is your opportunity to use your special talents to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children in the most challenging humanitarian context today.
You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Grant FinancesManager will take lead, in the financial aspect of the Global Fund Malaria Program, through: preparation and negotiation of the annual budgets, financial reporting for management, donors and partners, implementation, maintenance of accounting and financial internal control systems in line with World Vision International (WVI) Field Finance Manual in order to ensure appropriate level of security for the Global Fund Malaria program funds and resources. Facilitate external audit and review of the all the partners under the Malaria program.
We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Secured continued Donor funding:
- Manage in line with donor and WV requirements all financial demands for the Global Fund budget.
- Preparation and negotiation with the donor on the proposal budget including any amendments.
- Lead the budget negotiations process with sub-recipients to ensure accurate and reasonable annual budgets are in place for each sub-recipient.
Sub-recipient Monitoring and Capacity Building:
- Manage and ensure Sub-recipients have internal control systems in place such that accounting records are complete, accurate and are maintained on a consistent basis within the generally acceptable accounting principles.
- Take lead in continuous improvement of the quality of documentation/financial reports submitted by sub-recipients as a result of training sessions conducted.
Financial Accounting:
- Maintain accounting vouchers and files of the NMP (National Malaria Partners).
- Train sub-recipients (partners) with weak capacity in developing accounting records.
- Provide confirmation of availability budget prior to expenditure being incurred under the Global Fund Malaria program.
Financial Reporting:
- Ensure financial reports are received form sub-recipients, reviewed and consolidated and available to assist in decision making.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for the Principle recipient to ensure, spending is monitored to and it is inline with the approved budget. Variances explained.
Cash and Asset Management:
- Manage the entire project liquidity process to ensure adequate funds are available to meet sub-recipient disbursement requirements and arising obligations.
- Review monthly bank reconciliations.
Risk Analysis:
- Carry out quarterly analytical reports submitted to the Finance Director and Management.
- Capacity assessment of Sub-recipients financial management systems on their ability to manage and report accurately on the grant funds.
Facilitate External Audit:
- Manage the Audit process of all partners of the program as per the Global Fund requirements.Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
Facilitate Local Fund Agent to perform:
- Principle Recipient Financial Capacity Assessment.
- Financial report and budget reviews.
Administration:
- Ensure all copies of final signed Grant agreements documents with the Global Fund and with sub-recipients are available on file.
- Facilitate storage of financial reports and records pertaining to the program in line with Global Fund requirements.
- Attend program Quarterly Review Meetings and give feedback, updates and recommendations on the financial aspect of the Malaria program.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional technical skill desired Accounting/Computer skills.
- 2 years of experience in Accounting or Audit field.
- Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills.
- Must adhere to set security standards.
- Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work.
- Perform other duties as required.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Chad, we'd love to hear from you.
Find the full description and apply onlineby the closing date 05 Jan 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.
