Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
Regional Compliance Specialist, West Africa
We are currently seeking a Regional Compliance Specialist (RCS) to provide technical assistance to headquarters and field offices and provide financial and subrecipient management, procurement, startup, and other compliance support in conjunction with the support plan of the Regional Compliance and Support Unit (RCSU). While the region is predominately Africa, the RCS may provide support outside the region as requested. This position with report directly to the Regional Director (RD).
Responsibilities:
- Using the tools provided by the RCSU, conduct compliance visits of field offices. Responsible for assessing and reporting on all aspects of compliance in areas including but not limited to: financial, procurements, travel, contracts, subrecipient monitoring, and personnel.
- Identify compliance problems, if any exist, and recommend corrective action plans to address any findings.
- Conduct follow-up visits to insure recommendations have been implemented.
- After a new office or program has completed the first three months of start-up, assess whether the systems, processes and procedures are well defined and in place to maximize the efficiency of the program and meet all compliance requirements. For any system, process or procedure not well defined, work with the office and the relevant HQ functional department to implement better systems to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Work with field offices to map out workflows, processes and procedures to enhance performance and minimize confusion.
- Provide support to the field offices to correct issues the field offices may be experiencing.
- Remotely sample financial, procurement and subrecipient documentation via SharePoint to assess whether programs are maintaining auditable files and complying with documentation requirements.
- Update RD on issues identified that affect the quality and reliability of financial records, procurement processes and subrecipient monitoring in field offices.
- Assist field offices with establishing certified procurement systems and grant management systems.
- If needed, conduct investigations in response to ethics violations.
- Provide trainings on financial management, procurements, subrecipient monitoring and ethics.
- Perform other tasks relevant to the position.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience, including overseas work, in finance/accounting and/or procurement/compliance.
- Experience working with contracts and/or grants with a US organization, including knowledge of USAID regulations, systems and procedures for managing complex grants programs with many sites, partners and customers.
- Advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics or other related field.
- Audit experience preferred.
- Good analytical skills.
- Professional accounting certification preferred.
- Fluency in French required.
- Experience with multi-media applications, Power Point and other Microsoft programs.
- Experience with QuickBooks.
- Demonstrated excellence in oral, written and reading comprehension abilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel at short notice.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse cultures and personalities.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55565361D43515B7E59192F7757196307627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
