Finance Manager
Africa Region
Education for Development Division
Background:
Creative Associates International Incorporated is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in more than 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients, including the U.S. Department of State. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Positon Summary:
The Finance Manager will design, implement, and supervise adherence to financial policy, budgets, and internal control measures on an early grade learning program. S/he will develop and implement financial and personnel procedures in compliance with Creative and USAID policies; manage payroll; draft periodic and annual reports on financial status of project expenses and budget information; support the development of documentation and written materials relating to the project; and respond to inquiries on the status of financial information. The Finance Manager will track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field offices, and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses. The Finance Manager will ensure funds’ availability and verify that all procurement and grants-under-contract actions are compliant with Creative’s financial management guidelines prior to payments.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Finance Manager will report to the Chief of Party. This position will be based in the Africa region, depending on the country of a specific funding opportunity. S/he will work closely with Creative’s Finance Department in Washington, DC.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in administrative and financial management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs developing and managing large budgets, with relevant IT applications, demonstrated expertise and excellent track record in management, finance, accounting and office operations.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written English and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
· Demonstrable financial management experience on USAID contracts/cooperative agreements, including USAID policy, procedures, and reporting requirements, experience managing USAID-funded grants programs, and experience in field based accounting.
· Experience effectively supervising other staff on a large USAID project with multiple office sites and/or partners.
• Experience with computerized accounting.
• Previous experience working in the field is required.
• Fluency in local language(s) is preferred, as identified for a particular funding opportunity.
Creative Associates International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Instructions:
Applicants can apply by visiting the careers section of our website:
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Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
